Physician - Student Health Center

The Student Health Center (SHC) is seeking a full-time Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician to join our team. The SHC is a part of the Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB) within the Division of Student Affairs and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

The SHC offers comprehensive primary care medicine, student-centric screening, psychiatry services, and other health and public health related services. This position will diagnose and treat students in need of acute, chronic, and preventative care. Our integrated and wholistic approach allows the SHC to also coordinate treatment with counselors at the MU Counseling Center (MUCC) and other health and well-being resources at the University of Missouri.

Our mission is to deliver:

• High-quality, accessible, and integrated health services;
• A safe environment that respects students' backgrounds.

Duties (including, but not limited to):

Contributes to a collaborative environment at the SHC, ensuring students and patients receive exceptional care in an extraordinarily caring environment.

* Assesses and diagnoses patients, provides medical treatments, performs procedures, and prescribes medications as needed, in compliance with federal, state, university, and SHC laws and standards.

* As directed, occasionally reviews records and provider documentation to support quality improvement or risk management efforts. May also be asked to provide consultation and/or clinical case management resulting from review.

• Provide assessment and input regarding current clinical patient care practices or clinical operations at the SHC, offering recommendations, and presenting findings to leadership and various groups, as assigned.
• Participates in SHC events and activities as directed, including remote clinics, well-being programs, and occasionally attend meetings on campus with MU staff, faculty, and students to promote health and well-being.
• Actively pursues continuing education to enhance personal and team knowledge, support colleagues, and raise awareness of health and well-being issues affecting University of Missouri students. Approaches challenges with professionalism, identifies realistic solutions, offers suggestions to leadership and strives for improvements while ensuring high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective care.
• Assists the Medical Director in collecting data and generating accurate, timely reports, contributing to the continuous improvement of patient and student care at the Student Health Center.

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The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• A valid license to practice medicine in the State of Missouri is required.
• Successful completion of an allopathic or osteopathic residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), along with board certification, or evidence of active pursuit of board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• A proven commitment to student-centered care.
• A collaborative, whole center, team-based approach to provide exceptional healthcare and ensure a top-tier student experience.
• Experience in college health, including working with diverse student populations regarding public health and well-being.
• Proficiency in performing minor procedures, including primary care procedures such as biopsies, excisions, skin lesion destructions, incision and drainage, toenail excisions, laceration repairs, etc.
• Comfort and experience with open-access scheduling models.
• Experience with and preference for working within an integrated primary care and mental health model.
• Familiarity and comfort with electronic health records (EHR) systems, Microsoft platforms, along with strong computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and colleagues.
• Experience and/or sports medicine certification.

Anticipated hiring rage: $190,000 - $250,000 annually.

University Title: PHYSICIAN

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

We recognize the value of experience and exceptional talent. In addition to the posted salary, a generous recruiting package may be available.

Support of professional development opportunities with CMEs.

Eligibility to participate in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Resume and/or CV. The candidate screening will begin in March and continue until position is filled.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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