Staff Physician, Chief Health Office

Boston University•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Staff Physician at Boston University Student Health Services (SHS) provides preventive and episodic medical care to students through in-person and virtual visits. The physician evaluates and treats acute and chronic conditions, conducts examinations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs appropriate office-based procedures, develops treatment plans, and coordinates referrals and follow-up care. The physician collaborates with SHS staff and other healthcare providers to support high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive care. The role includes maintaining current knowledge of medical standards and guidelines relevant to college health; participating in continuing education, professional development, and performance evaluations; and contributing to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, as applicable. The physician provides evidence-based care and patient education, maintains accurate clinical documentation, follows billing and confidentiality requirements, meets established productivity standards, performs procedures within demonstrated competency, and participates in SHS on-call coverage. The role also contributes to staff education and student health promotion, as appropriate, and follows established clinical, infection prevention, and safety protocols.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited institution.
Completion of a primary care residency and primary care sports medicine fellowship.
Board certified in a primary care specialty.
Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts by the start date.
Unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate and DEA license by the start date.

Nice To Haves

Collegiate student health services experience.

Responsibilities

Provide preventive and episodic medical care to students through in-person and virtual visits.
Evaluate and treat acute and chronic conditions and conduct examinations.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Perform appropriate office-based procedures within demonstrated competency.
Develop treatment plans and coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
Collaborate with SHS clinicians, university departments, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
Provide evidence-based care and appropriate patient education.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow billing and confidentiality requirements.
Meet established productivity standards and participate in SHS on-call coverage.
Maintain current knowledge of medical standards and guidelines relevant to college health.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and performance evaluations.
Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, as applicable.
Contribute to staff education and student health promotion, as appropriate.
Follow established clinical, infection prevention, and safety protocols.
Demonstrate effective communication, collegiality, and commitment to high-quality, culturally responsive care.