Part-time Physician

About the role

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Physician works in the Medical Services of the Student Wellness Center as a comprehensive primary care and urgent care provider. With a focus on providing holistic, integrated care, the Physician collaborates with other health professionals to provide high-quality medical care for students at the University of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based medical care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Performs office-based minor surgical procedures, including but not limited to suturing of lacerations and incision and drainage of abscesses.
• Provides health maintenance and disease prevention through evidence-based screening, counseling, and immunization practices.
• Maintains accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation in accordance with clinical policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with external healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, to support continuity of care.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety activities and supports measurement and reporting of clinical outcomes as required.
• Provides patient education and counseling to support understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and health conditions.
• Contributes to accreditation related tasks including policy development, QI initiatives, and peer review projects as required by the Medical Director.
• Recognizes mental health concerns and coordinates timely referral to behavioral health colleagues for further evaluation and management.
• Participates in departmental and University activities as assigned.
• Participates in off-campus programs, including health promotion outreach activities.
• Maintains compliance with departmental policies and procedures, including quality assurance, patient safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with other health professionals to provide comprehensive primary care for the entire population of University students.
• Recommends medication for students with complex health problems using best practices within primary care.
• Leads programs that promote health maintenance and prevention, including routine feminine care.
• Leads, collaborates and coaches mid-level providers.
• Provides healthcare and patient services including educational, research, and clinical nursing specialist support.
• Gathers pertinent health information and provides comprehensive direct patient care with moderate guidance and direction from others.
• Performs necessary record-keeping, analysis, and reporting of clinical outcomes.
• Aids the care team with patient counseling in adapting to, and coping with, their changing health status.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Education: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.
• Timely and complete satisfaction of disciplinary and State continuing education requirements.
• Experience: At least 7+ years of primary care experience, experience working with a college age population.
• Eligibility for a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
• Completion of an accredited residency in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine).
• Board-certified or board-eligible in the appropriate primary care specialty.
• DEA registration.
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintenance of board certification and up-to-date medical skills.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the developmental and maturity challenges of adolescents and young adults.
• Sensitivity in situations of confidentiality and discretion.
• Qualified to have an appointment as a Clinical Associate in the applicable specialty department.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing healthcare delivery.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.