Physician - University Health Center (9-Month Position)

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

The Physician serves as a primary care provider for acute illnesses and injuries among college-age students at James Madison University’s University Health Center. The position also provides collaborative and consultative services to the Health 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 serve on committees within the University Health Center or committees representing it. The Physician may occasionally perform duties normally assigned to the Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director, at their discretion.

The University Health Center offers medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other services, supporting more than 30,000 patient encounters annually. It practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential and inclusive environment. The Physician will educate students about their health conditions during appointments and may occasionally speak in health science classes or other campus outreach settings.

Requirements

• DO or MD.
• Graduate of a residency 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 their health conditions and occasionally speak in campus classes or 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 a paper-free facility.
• 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.
• Collaborate with and provide consultative services 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.
• Lead or serve as a member of committees within the University Health Center or on which the Health Center 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