The University of Virginia's Department of Student Health and Wellness seeks a wage physician to provide primary care to University of Virginia students.

We are a growing center looking for applicants who would like to join our team during this exciting time of expansion. Part of this growth involves expanding our care to serve an increasingly diverse student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and decreases barriers to help-seeking and are looking for applicants who share these values.

Applicants skilled in working with eating and body image concerns, LGBTQ+ populations, men's health, and/or women's health are encouraged to apply.

The physician hired for this position will be expected to provide high-quality, evidence-based primary healthcare, including women's healthcare, to University of Virginia students in compliance with the medical staff bylaws of the Department of Student Health and Wellness. Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills are required. Patient care activities may include supervision and instruction of UVA Health system trainees as they participate in clinical rotations in Medical Services. This will include one-on-one teaching, oversight of patient care, and providing feedback.

Medical staff may be required to perform other duties as assigned and may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the governor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing the full spectrum of healthcare services, to include health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling, and disease management.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating minor illnesses and managing chronic health problems.
• Assessing and evaluating vague or ill-defined symptoms in adolescents and adults.
• Developing a plan of care based on assessment, which includes prescribing appropriate medications and treatments, providing follow-up care, and evaluating effectiveness of care.
• Analyzing the multiple effects of pharmacologic agents, including over-the-counter preparations.
• Diagnosing commonly occurring acute and chronic, multi-symptom health problems.
• Promoting self-care by adolescent and adult patients.

This is a wage position that is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an education verification (FSAKA).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: MD, completion of residency, and board certification or eligibility in family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, or pediatrics.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: Current medical license and board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. DEA license.
2. Five years or more of clinical experience practicing clinical medicine as a family physician, internist, or pediatrician.
3. Experience in college health.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

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