Physician - University Health Center (9-Month Position)

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

3d • $150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Physician works in James Madison University's University Health Center, which provides comprehensive health care services and health education to JMU students through medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs. The center handles more than 30,000 patient encounters annually and practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.

The Physician serves as a primary care provider for acute illnesses and injuries among college-age students and provides collaborative and consultative services to the center's physician assistants and nurse practitioners. At the Medical Director's request, the Physician may lead clinical projects, conduct chart reviews for education and quality assurance, and lead or participate in committees within the Health Center or committees on which it is represented. The Physician may occasionally perform duties normally assigned to the Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director at their discretion.

Requirements

• DO or MD degree.
• Residency graduate in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible in one of the listed disciplines.
• Unrestricted DEA registration.
• License to practice Medicine and Surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Ability to work well with college-age students in a friendly, student-focused, and sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Ability to educate students about health conditions and occasionally serve as a guest speaker in health science classes or campus outreach venues.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues, and other JMU faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, an electronic health record system; the University Health Center is paper-free.
• Ability to use multiple software programs, primarily Microsoft Office (including Outlook), and the internet.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care experience.
• Currently practicing full time in primary care.
• College health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for acute illnesses and injuries among college-age students.
• Provide collaboration and consultation to physician assistants and nurse practitioners employed by the Health Center.
• At the Medical Director's request, lead clinical projects.
• Perform chart reviews for education and quality assurance when requested by the Medical Director.
• Lead or serve as a member of committees within the University Health Center or committees on which it is represented.
• Occasionally perform duties normally assigned to the Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director, at their discretion.
• Educate students about their health conditions during appointments.
• Occasionally serve as a guest speaker in health science classes or other campus outreach venues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree