Student Health Services Staff Physician and Head Team Physician (on-site)

Salary range: $148,895.00 - $293,182.00 (placement in range related to qualifications and years of experience). This position is expected to be 100% on-campus.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting-edge, 21st-century research institution. Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced provides world-class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the San Joaquin Valley and throughout the state.

In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program to supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About The Role

As a SHS Staff Physician, you will provide clinical and educational services in support of the overall operation of the Student Health Center. Working independently and under general supervision, you will administer direct medical care, including diagnosis and treatment, to patients utilizing written protocols as guidelines. This position requires balancing patient care needs with the efficient operation of the Student Health Center and collaborating with the Medical Director on issues of professional practice and performance, as well as with the Health Care Team on efficiency, patient flow, teamwork, and patient satisfaction.

As the Head Team Physician, you will provide acute and continuity care to student-athletes on and off the field, coordinating care with athletic trainers and other members of the sports medicine program. You will provide direct medical oversight of athletic training staff and develop and enhance clinical and educational services in support of intercollegiate athletics, club sports, athletic trainers, and NCAA policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care – Student Health Services

• Provide direct patient primary care in accordance with Standardized Procedures and UCM SHS Policies and Procedures.
• Perform professional patient care medical services, including examining and diagnosing patients, prescribing and administering medical treatment, ordering examinations, analyses, x-rays, physical therapy, and prescription drugs.
• Perform minor surgical procedures and provide pre- and post-operative primary care of surgical cases.
• Provide patient education to support self-care and health maintenance, advocating preventative medicine and public health measures.
• Review reports, records, and the general progress of patient clinical care.
• Maintain patient records and reports according to professional standards, including charting in a succinct, legible, and accurate manner following the S-O-A-P format.
• Prepare reports and related correspondence regarding patient care and condition.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of patients and staff in all aspects of clinical care, documentation, and correspondence.
• Document ongoing and significant problems on the Problem List and complete appropriate forms, including work-related injury forms, encounter forms, ancillary forms, and urgent care forms.

Intercollegiate Athletics – Direct Clinical Care & Medical Oversight

• Provide comprehensive sports medicine evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and injuries for UC Merced students and intercollegiate athletes.
• Provide consultation to SHS providers, athletic trainers, coaches, and administrators as appropriate.
• Work effectively with medical providers and experts who oversee safety and performance for intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Maintain complete medical records on student-athletes, including pre-participation clearance, care of illnesses or injuries, results of medical referrals, and follow-up care.
• As the Head Team Physician, serve as a recognized authority to independently direct medical care and make final treatment decisions for student-athletes, including return-to-participation decisions and activity limitations.
• Participate in providing physician coverage for sports medicine clinics, training room coverage, practices, events, competitions, and pre-participation physicals.
• Collaborate with the Head Athletic Trainer to create and maintain policies and procedures for a Sports Medicine Policy and Procedures manual.
• Ensure all emergency action plans are up-to-date and implemented, including EMS coverage.
• Ensure all required training and education for athletics personnel is up-to-date in collaboration with Athletics Compliance Staff.
• Develop and implement improved screening, prevention, and performance enhancement programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, travel, and sideline coverage responsibilities.
• Provide medical consultation for drug testing procedures in accordance with approved policies and procedures set forth by regulatory agencies such as the NCAA and CCAA conference.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with HIPAA regulations and the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).

Organizational Responsibilities and Professional Compliance

• Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude that facilitates the goals and mission of UCM SHS.
• Adhere to principles of quality, client-oriented standards, and demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions.
• Refer administrative inquiries and patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors.
• Maintain knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality, and patient privacy.
• Understand the social and environmental context of health on the college campus.
• Be knowledgeable of SHS departments, services, locations, and operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies.
• Work collaboratively with SHS staff following a team approach.
• Comply with provisions of the Medical Staff Bylaws and professional requirements of the H. Rajender Reddy Health Center Medical Staff, including infection control and safety policies.
• Maintain current medical license, CPR certification, continuing medical evaluation certificates, DEA certification, BLS certification, and appropriate specialty qualifications or board certificates.
• Organize and prioritize workload to assure timely patient care and maintain productivity.
• Maintain communications and coordinate functions with staff, keeping a professional demeanor even under pressure.
• Know emergency policies and procedures, including the emergency/disaster plan and use/location of emergency equipment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work schedules, which may include evening and weekend shift assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including case management and coordination of care in complex cases.

Leadership, Consultative Oversight, and Professional Growth

• Communicate medical knowledge both formally and informally.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in planning, developing, gathering, implementing, and evaluating patient education materials.
• Attend and participate constructively in staff meetings and SHS committees as assigned.
• Participate in the development of standards, policies, and procedures essential to delivering quality medical, nursing, and preventative health care services.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and serve in a teaching capacity for the development of other health care workers.
• Contribute to the professional development of mid-level practitioner practice and assist in identifying educational needs.
• Prepare and share professional literature with other clinical providers and staff.
• Serve as a resource person for other nursing and medical staff to enhance basic practice.
• Contribute to and participate in Quality Assurance activities, facilitating problem-solving and constructive concerns for improving practice efficiency.
• Engage in self-evaluation and goal-setting to maintain and improve the quality of performance.
• Develop and maintain area(s) of clinical concentration.