University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Department:
SA Campus Health Services-650001
Career Area :Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date:03/06/2024
Application Deadline:03/20/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title:Primary Care Physician
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number:20062624
Vacancy ID:NF0007910
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time Permanent
FTE:1
Hours per week:40
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Commensurate with education/experience
Proposed Start Date:05/06/2024
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.
Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care. Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy. Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties. Position Summary:The Primary Care Physician is a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina. Duties and responsibilities are primarily focused on the provision of primary care to eligible patients at Campus Health Services in an ethical and informed manner. The Primary Care Physician is expected to participate in the administrative governance of Primary Care and Campus Health Services and is expected to participate in the organizational performance improvement program to improve the quality and safety of care provided. Training activities with both staff and health care professionals-in-training is expected. Consultation with members of the University Community and participation on health-related internal and external committees is also expected. The Primary Care physician plays an important role in health education especially through individual contacts with student clientele. This position is administratively responsible to the Medical Director of Campus Health and through them to the Executive Director for Campus Health Services. This position will also include primary care supervisory and call responsibilities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of student support functions, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Licensure by the North Carolina Medical Board. Board Certification in an appropriate primary care specialty is expected. Physicians who have just completed a fellowship will be given adequate time to convert from board eligible to board certified.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Practice experience in primary care is preferred. Current knowledge in depth of his/her medical field and its standards of practice; have a commitment to the practice of quality medicine including a commitment to human value in that practice; have a special interest in the university setting and the processes of maturation which occur during an undergraduate or graduate college career; and have an ability to work collaboratively with provider, professional, and support staff to provide an integrated health and wellness experience for the student.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
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