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

About the role

The SHS Staff Physician provides clinical and educational services in support of the overall operation of the Student Health Center. They work independently and under general supervision, administering direct medical care, including diagnosis and treatment, to patients utilizing written protocols as guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient primary care.
• Examines and diagnoses patients.
• Prescribes and administers medical treatment.
• Orders examinations, analyses, x-rays, physical therapy, and prescription drugs.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Prepares reports and related correspondence regarding patient care and condition.
• Maintains patient records and reports according to professional standards of documentation required by the State, University, and H. Rajender Reddy Student Health Center including charting in a succinct, legible and accurate manner following the S-O-A-P format, charting in a timely fashion and charting that reflects the process of care, patient progress and current patient status.
• Documents on-going and significant problems on the Problem List.
• Completes appropriate forms including, but not limited to, work-related injury forms, encounter forms, ancillary forms, and urgent care forms.
• Provides comprehensive sports medicine evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of illness and injuries for UC Merced students and intercollegiate athletes in sports medicine settings.
• Knows roles of and work effectively with medical providers and experts who provide care and oversee safety and performance for intercollegiate student athletes (including but not limited to physicians, athletic trainers, strength, conditioning, and performance specialists).
• Maintains complete medical records on student athletes, including records of pre-participation clearance, care of any illnesses or injuries sustained, results of medical referrals or diagnostic testing, and any follow-up care occurring on or off campus.
• Serves as a recognized authority to independently direct medical care and make final treatment decisions for student-athletes, including making decisions regarding return to participation, and setting appropriate activity limitations for student athletes returning to partial participation.
• Participates in providing physician coverage for sports medicine clinics, training room coverage, practices, events, competitions, pre-participation physical, etc., as assigned.
• In collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer, create and maintain policies and procedures in support of a Sports Medicine Policy and Procedures manual to maintain the highest quality of medical care, minimize risk, and support optimal health and development of student athletes.
• In collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer, ensure all emergency action plans are up to date and implemented including EMS coverage.
• Ensures all required training and education is up to date for athletics personnel in collaboration with Athletics Compliance Staff.
• Develops and implements improved screening, prevention, and performance enhancement programs.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, travel and sideline coverage and responsibilities as related to the team physician role.
• Provides medical consultation for drug testing procedures in accordance with approved policies and procedures set forth by regulatory agencies such as the NCAA, CCAA conference, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations & the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).

Qualifications

Individuals in this position must reflect a balance and understanding of both patient care needs and the efficient operation of the Student Health Center. This position works in collaboration with the Medical Director on issues of professional practice and performance. This position works with the Health Care Team on issues of efficiency, patient flow, teamwork, and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, travel and sideline coverage and responsibilities as related to the team physician role.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$143,168.00 - $281,904.00 (placement in range related to qualifications and years of experience)

Schedule

100% on-campus