Job Description Summary

This University Health Center (UHC) physician provides primary and acute care to students, and when appropriate, staff and visitors of the university community. Responsibilities include evaluation and management of common medical conditions in a primary and immediate care setting; preventive care; sexual and reproductive health; gender-affirming care; minor procedures; and management of minor trauma and orthopedic issues. The physician must be proficient in documentation, coding, and working within an insurance-billing environment, including ICD-10 coding, pre-authorizations, and electronic medical record use. This position is designated as essential personnel for campus emergencies.

-Provide comprehensive primary and immediate care, including evaluation and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, preventive care, sexual and reproductive health, gender-affirming care, minor procedures, and management of minor trauma and orthopedic complaints. Order and interpret diagnostic tests. Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care. Document all encounters in the electronic medical record in compliance with clinical and billing standards.
-Perform provider responsibilities for medical documentation, coding, peer review, and any task expected to meet legal, billing operations and AAAHC accreditation standards.
-Provide teaching, and consultation with Health Center advanced practice clinicians, and preceptorship for health care trainees (residents, medical students, PA students etc.) assigned to the Health Center.
-Participate in shared after-hours call rotation. Occasional evening/weekend clinic shifts as scheduled. Expected to participate on committees and take leadership roles on behalf of UHC.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
Physical activity involves more standing, bending, and stooping than the usual office environment. High risk of exposure to infectious disease is inherent in work in a medical setting. Must be able to respond to campus emergencies when designated as essential personnel.

Licenses/ Certifications:
Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school, Board certified with license to practice medicine. Currently holding or eligible for license in the State of Maryland.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.

Experience:  Residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Adolescent Medicine. Two (2) years experience in practice post residency.

Other: License to practice medicine in the State of Maryland or license eligible by the agreed upon start date. Board certification required within 1 year of employment. CDS and DEA registrations required. CPR Certification required. License, registrations and certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of the practice of medicine pertinent to adult medicine, family medicine, and primary care.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Skill in the use of Electronic Health Records systems.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPSA-UHC-General Medicine

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$189,920 - $205,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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