Staff Physician (on-site)

Staff Physician (on-site)

The work modality for this position is 100% on-campus with no remote opportunities anticipated.

The initial applicant review for this position will take place on or around June 15, 2026. Posting will remain open until position is filled.

This position is represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) - DX

PLEASE NOTE: This position may be fulfilled with either a 10-month or 12-month appointment.

About the Job

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL CARE:

• In accordance with Standardized Procedures and consistent with community standards and UCM SHS Policies and Procedures, provides direct patient primary care.
• Perform professional patient care medical services, as assigned.
• Examine and diagnose patients.
• Prescribe and administer medical treatment.
• Order examinations, analyses, x-rays, physical therapy, and prescription drugs.
• Perform minor surgical procedures.
• Provide continuing care of patients, obtain appropriate consultations and arrange appropriate transfers.
• Provide pre- and post-operative primary care of surgical cases.
• Provide patient education to support self-care and health maintenance.
• Advocate preventative medicine and public health measures.
• Review reports, records, and the general progress of patient clinical care.
• Maintain patient records and reports according to standards required by the State, University, and H. Rajender Reddy Student Health Center.
• Prepare reports and related correspondence regarding patient care and condition.
• Respect and guard confidentiality of patients and staff in all aspects of clinical care, documentation, and correspondence.

DOCUMENTATION OF PRACTICE

• Maintains professional standards of documentation.
• Records content of all patient encounters within the patient's medical record in the S-O-A-P format when appropriate.
• Charts in a succinct, legible, and accurate manner.
• Charts in a timely fashion.
• Charting reflects the process of care, patient progress, and current patient status.
• Documents on-going and significant problems on the Problem List.
• Maintains an up-to-date Health Summary Sheet.
• Documents the presence or absence of medical allergies on the Health Summary list and updates section yearly.
• Completes appropriate forms including, but not limited to, work-related injury forms, encounter forms, ancillary forms, and urgent care forms.

WORK STANDARDS

• Organized and able to prioritize workload.
• Assures timely patient care. Keeps pace within appointment system and appropriate pace for drop-in patient load within the limits of available resources and within expected goals of productivity. Contributes to productivity by demonstrating an ability to work efficiently.
• Maintains communications and coordinates functions with staff.
• Maintains a professional demeanor even when under pressure or difficult situations are encountered.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers by keeping a reasonably clean and well-organized work area.
• Knowledgeable in emergency policies and procedures.
• Knows emergency/disaster plan.
• Knows use and location of emergency equipment at a level appropriate to the assigned unit.
• Initiates basic CPR as needed.
• Initiates ACLS as appropriate to training and resources.
• Demonstrates understanding and consistently follows Universal Precautions.
• Implements SHS Bloodborne Pathogen and Infection Control Policies.
• Adheres to hours of work and payroll responsibilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedules which may include evening and weekend shift assignment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a positive, constructive attitude that facilitates the goals and mission of the UCM SHS.
• Adheres to principles of quality, client-oriented standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions with patients and staff regardless of cultural, racial/ethnic background or sexual orientation.
• Refers administrative inquiries, patient complaints/concerns to appropriate supervisors.
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and responsibilities, rules of confidentiality, and patient privacy.
• Maintains patient and medical record confidentiality.
• Maintains an understanding of the social and environmental context of health on the college campus.
• Implements University and SHS policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of SHS departments, services, and locations.
• Knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and personnel policies.
• Working knowledge of Clinical Services policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with SHS staff following a team approach.

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• As a medical professional, demonstrates an ability to communicate knowledge both formally and informally.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in planning, developing, gathering, implementing, and evaluating patient education materials.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Serves in a teaching capacity and resource person for the development of other health care workers, individual patients, volunteers, and groups.
• Engages in self-evaluation and goalsetting to maintain and/or improve quality of own performance.
• Comply with provisions of the Medical Staff Bylaws and professional requirements of the H. Rajender Reddy Health Center Medical Staff.
• Maintains current medical license and CPR certification as well as appropriate skills for all approved clinical privileges.
• Maintain current continuing medical evaluation certificates, DEA certification, and ACLS, if appropriate. Maintains appropriate specialty qualifications and/or board certificates, as required. Provides documentation to SHS.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, the infection control policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with, and abide by, the specific safety procedures of the H. Rajender Reddy Health Center and conduct work practices in a manner which respects the health and safety of patients and staff.
• Contributes to the professional development of Mid-Level Practitioner Practice.
• Demonstrates and supports professionalism in nursing and Physician Assistant practice.
• Develops and maintains area(s) of clinical concentration or specialty that are consistent with SHS needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree Completion of ACGME-accredited residency training program; and
• 3-5 years of recent experience within clinical practice; and
• Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board; and
• Current licensure by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance; and
• Current DEA Certificate; and
• Board Certification in a primary care specialty (e.g. Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics); and
• BLS certification (AHA standard) required.