Lead Clinician

Wesleyan Assurance Society • Middletown, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wesleyan University Health Services department includes the Davison Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and WesWell (Health Education.). The Davison Health Center provides a wide range of clinical services focused on the treatment of illnesses and injuries, as well as wellness and disease prevention. The Health Center provides medical care to approximately 50+ students a day with an average of 6,500 visits in an academic year. Services are available six days per week while classes are in session. Reporting to the Medical Director of the Davison Health Center the Lead Clinician provides clinical leadership for medical services and clinical staff at the Davison Health Center. This is a full time year round position. The Lead Clinician is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations of the Davison Health Center ensuring high-quality, student-centered medical care and provides administrative and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses and medical assistants. Working in close partnership with the Medical Director, the Lead Clinician supports the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with all applicable state and federal regulatory standards. Responsibilities include: Clinical Care and Oversight Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions. Serve as a primary point of contact for clinical concerns, workflow issues and real-time decision making in support of safe and effective care delivery. Ensure adherence to evidence-base clinical guidelines and best practices in college health. Leadership, Supervision and Team Development Provide administrative and clinical supervision to clinical staff, including ongoing coaching, performance support and annual performance evaluations. Foster a collaborative and inclusive student-focused clinical environment. Provide mentorship, clinical updates and training for all clinical staff. Lead efforts to strengthen staff competencies through education, training and professional development opportunities. Provide case consultations and clinical skill enhancement support as needed. On-boarding, training and systems support Develop and oversee a structured on-boarding plan and training curriculum for new medical staff. Serve as a Super User for the Medicat Electronic Health Record system. Clinical Operations, Quality and Compliance Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop, update, and implement clinical policies, protocols and procedures. Monitor clinical documentation, prescribing practices, lab processes, laboratory workflows and infection control to meet quality and safety standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart audits and inspection activities. Collaboration and Campus Partnership Partner with campus departments as needed (CAPS, WesWell, etc.) to support holistic student health. Represent the health center on campus committees or task forces and working groups as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. This position is required to work on campus. (Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify).

Requirements

• Current advanced practice clinical degree (APRN or PA), and active State of Connecticut and DEA licensure.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience providing direct patient care.
• Two or more years of supervisory and leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating clinical operations.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong EHR proficiency and ability to train others.
• Proven experience working with college-aged populations and related issues (e.g. substance use/abuse, sexual assault, gender affirming care, disordered eating, etc.)
• Experience working with adolescents and with a diverse population.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and providing patient-centered care through a lens of cultural humility and sensitivity towards diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a college-based health center.
• Demonstrated progression of clinical responsibility and experience.
• Understanding of population health, preventative medicine and emerging trends in student health.
• Experience developing clinical protocols, quality improvement projects and training programs.
• Experience developing and implementing clinical policies, procedures and onboarding/training programs.
• Involvement in quality improvement committees and initiatives.
• Familiarity with DPH, DEA, CDC, CLIA and OSHA guidelines for infirmary/outpatient health care settings.
• Experience serving as an EHR super user, trainer, or lead for clinical documentation/workflow optimization.
• Experience leading or designing QI projects, chart audits, or clinic performance initiatives.
• Experience developing onboarding programs, staff training curricula, or competency-based training tools.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clinical concerns, workflow issues and real-time decision making in support of safe and effective care delivery.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-base clinical guidelines and best practices in college health.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to clinical staff, including ongoing coaching, performance support and annual performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive student-focused clinical environment.
• Provide mentorship, clinical updates and training for all clinical staff.
• Lead efforts to strengthen staff competencies through education, training and professional development opportunities.
• Provide case consultations and clinical skill enhancement support as needed.
• Develop and oversee a structured on-boarding plan and training curriculum for new medical staff.
• Serve as a Super User for the Medicat Electronic Health Record system.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop, update, and implement clinical policies, protocols and procedures.
• Monitor clinical documentation, prescribing practices, lab processes, laboratory workflows and infection control to meet quality and safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart audits and inspection activities.
• Partner with campus departments as needed (CAPS, WesWell, etc.) to support holistic student health.
• Represent the health center on campus committees or task forces and working groups as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify
• Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
• Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees