Physician

Physician

Requisition ID
req37063

Working Title
Physician

Position Grade
93

Position Summary


Student Health and Counseling is recruiting for a 1.0 (Full Time) Physician who is Board Certified and has at least 3 years of experience after training. Primary duties are the provision of medical care to UNM students. Desirable candidate is an MD or DO with experience in primary and acute care delivered to a diverse population with a particular emphasis on, or interest in, young adult health. Work schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am- 5 pm.


Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a comprehensive health service available to all currently enrolled UNM students. SHAC is located North of Johnson Center and across from the Student Union Building. It is open Monday through Friday and is closed on all weekends and UNM holidays. Services include medical appointments (scheduled and same day), counseling and psychiatry services, sexual and reproductive health, international travel health, allergy and immunization management and compliance services, sports medicine physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, lab, pharmacy and x-ray as well as health education, prevention, and promotion.


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As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.


See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• CPR Certified.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.

Minimum Qualifications

Medical doctor; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

General Adult Primary Care (Family or Internal Medicine)including:

• Experience with urgent care management of acute illness and injuries such as, minor laceration repairs, nail removals, and incision and drainage.
• Diagnosis and initial management of uncomplicated fracture and arrangement of appropriate follow up care.
• Management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Providing and tracking age-appropriate preventive care.
• Specialist referrals as needed-managing and advocating.
• Experience providing routine sexual and reproductive healthcare including contraceptive management.
• Experience advocating for sexual health and prevention in a young adult population.
• Expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and related mental health disorders and coordinating care with mental health providers as appropriate.
• Experience with and interest in providing health care to a culturally diverse population.
• Experience working successfully as a member of health care delivery team

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Student Health and Counseling (037A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $16,000 to $23,000; Depending on Experience

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
7/31/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.