Staff Physician - Women's Health

About the role

Joining Student Health in the U of I’s Division of Student Life offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant campus community that supports student success, wellness, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical exams to assess health concerns and overall wellness.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests to support diagnostic decision-making.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including imaging and screening tests.
• Integrate clinical data to establish accurate diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and dispense medications in accordance with medical guidelines and Iowa state law.
• Perform office-based procedures including LARC insertion and removal and other procedures typical of family medicine.
• Provide routine psychiatric care appropriate to a family medicine scope, including medication management and follow-up.
• Deliver women’s health services including annual exams, pap smears, contraception counseling, and pregnancy-related care.
• Educate patients on disease management, prevention, medications, and wellness strategies.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.
• Participate in chart reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including counselors, nurses, PAs, and psychiatrists to coordinate care.
• Provide continuity of care through follow-up visits, triage of patient messages, and ongoing management of chronic conditions.
• Promote student health and wellness through preventive care, risk-reduction counseling, and resource referrals.
• Maintain professional competence through CME, case conferences, and ongoing learning.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Valid license to practice medicine in the State of Iowa.
• Board certification in an applicable medical specialty at the time of hire.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated competence in women’s health, including routine annual health exams, pap smears, sexual health, pre pregnancy and pregnancy care, contraception management, and LARC insertion/removal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining a welcoming, and respectful environment.
• Interest in and knowledge of college health issues.
• Commitment to health promotion, preventive care, and improving student success through wellness-focused care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in college health, higher education, or a student-centered clinical environment.
• Experience working with young adult/college-aged populations in outpatient or primary care settings.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and strong proficiency with clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience contributing to performance improvement, quality assurance, or clinical outcomes initiatives.