Staff Physician

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Student Health Services (SHS) department of The Claremont Colleges Services seeks a Staff Physician to provide comprehensive age-appropriate outpatient primary medical care to students of The Claremont Colleges within a collaborative multidisciplinary student health setting. This role is ideal for a physician who is passionate about working with college-aged students many of whom are learning to navigate their health care independently for the first time and who values education prevention and relationship-based care.

This position offers a flexible schedule with benefits making it well-suited for physicians seeking a balanced clinical role that allows for professional fulfillment and predictable hours. Physicians in this role have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive academic community while practicing high-quality outpatient medicine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Patient Care)

• Evaluate examine diagnose and make recommendations for treatment of acute and chronic medical illnesses and minor surgeries.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including suturing lacerations removing foreign bodies wart treatment and other procedures as required.
• Provide comprehensive womens health services including gynecological examinations cervical and breast cancer screening contraceptive methods pregnancy testing and STI evaluation.
• Engage in shared decision making and educate students regarding their illnesses preventive health care and other subjects as requested.
• Make appropriate referrals for hospitalization or subspecialty care in the community.
• Review medical records and laboratory studies.
• Request appropriate X-rays laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests when needed.
• Perform entrance athletic pre-matriculation employment and study abroad physical examinations and make recommendations regarding travel immunizations.
• Work in conjunction with Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services staff in management of students with eating disorders and other mental health issues.
• Work in conjunction with Health Education Outreach office by providing information on health related issues.

Clinical Responsibilities (Administrative Duties)

• Provide consultative services on health-related issues to other campus programs.
• Review and update patient educational materials.
• Participate in campus outreach programs as requested.
• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Improvement programs for Student Health Services.
• Serve as liaison with student residential life departments other community health care providers along with internal collegiate and external agencies.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education/Training:

• A medical degree from an accredited medical school.

Experience:

• Residency training in a primary care specialty (i.e. Internal Medicine Family Practice Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine).

Certifications/Licenses:

• Boardcertified and hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of California and the Drug Enforcement Agency
  • Continuing medical education classes as required
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Ongoing training for recertification is provided.

Competencies:

• Proven knowledge in medical assessment diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the fluctuation of clinical caseload and maintain appropriate records in a timely manner.
• Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating an approachable personality empathy and exceptional listening skills.
• Demonstrate maturity tact resiliency and composure and sensitivity to others needs in crisis difficult and unexpected situations.
• Sensitivity to and embracement of individuals that represent cultural religious ethnic and lifestyle diversity.
• Ability to work as a team member within the health center and throughout the consortium.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with diverse individuals across multiple organizations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with an electronic health records system for client notes and scheduling.
• Fluent language skills in English including the ability to write with proper grammar spelling and business etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education environment and/or with college-aged individuals.

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this position are flexible and may be scheduled as either 40 hours per week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for 9 months annually or 24 hours per week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. working 3 days per week for 10 months annually. May be required to work holiday weekend and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties responsibilities and qualifications required for the position ranging from $16666.67 - $19444.45 per month paid over 9 months and prorated for part-time employment over 10 months.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• medical dental vision
• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required)
• group life insurance
• generous time off
• professional development funds
• discounts for mobile plans software and entertainment
• access to fitness facilities
• and more!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Provide evidence of the following vaccination(s):

Tdap Influenza HBV MMR and VZV at the time of hire

TB screening within 30 calendar days of hire plus once per year thereafter

Sedentary work that primary involves sitting and standing:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Active work that primary involves standing and walking:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Light work that involves moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Medium work that includes moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Heavy work that includes moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Operate a computer or other work requiring repetitive movement of wrists hands & fingers:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Operate a street legal golf cart a company automobile or other heavy machinery:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Read or write electronic or printed materials:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Communicate verbally in person by phone or another device:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Moving body into different positions to work down low overhead or outward:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work involving climbing ladders stairs scaffolding or similar:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work in various environments including low high tight low-ventilation or confined spaces:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work indoors in climate-controlled spaces:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work outdoors in various weather conditions:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Work in a noisy environment:

Constantly Frequently Occasionally Never

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA/OSHA:

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.