Primary Care Physician (Limited Appointment)

Primary Care Physician

This is a limited appointment requiring a minimum commitment of three workdays per week.

Department Summary

The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals. Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy. UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Primary Care Assistant Medical Director, the primary care physician supports the Student Health Service and the University's mission of keeping students in school by managing the comprehensive health needs of UCLA students to encompass direct medical care, case management, judicious use of all resources (e.g. ancillary services), appropriate/controlled use of outside referral resources, support for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), and integration of prevention and healthy lifestyle counseling into the provision of care. Optimize the health of individuals and the campus as a whole through the highly competent provision of personal, medical care, including diagnosis and treatment in all settings at the Student Health Service (SHS). Provide consultation to nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care providers and participation in the SHS and campus communities.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Primary Care Residency Training Completion of residency training in primary care (e.g. Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, etc.) (Required)
• 3 5 years Experience working as a primary care physician in an outpatient, urgent care and/or emergency department setting (Preferred)
• Knowledge of disease, prevention, and health promotion needs of late adolescent and adults. (Required)
• Knowledge and experience in treating common, acute and chronic illnesses and injuries. (Required)
• Skill in interviewing needed to understand the medical and psycho-social needs of patients. (Required)
• Skill in oral communication needed to accurately convey information to patients and other coworkers. (Required)
• Skill in written communication needed to accurately convey information to patients and other coworkers. (Required)
• Skill in counseling needed to help patients deal with acute and chronic medical problems. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work when faced with competing deadlines, and interruptions. (Required)
• Skill in using a PC, and knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to use the Ashe electronic medical record. (Required)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. (Required)
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with a diverse clientele. (Required)
• Knowledge, experience and skill performing outpatient procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, and splinting. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree; Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school (Required)
• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy, as determined by the Medical Board of California Prior to hire and maintained during employment (Required)
• Maintain a current California medical license Prior to hire and maintained during employment (Required)
• Maintain board certification in an applicable primary care specialty (e.g. Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, etc.) Prior to hire and maintained during employment (Required)
• Maintain a current DEA Registration number Prior to hire and maintained during employment (Required)
• Maintain a current National Practitioner Identifier (NPI) Prior to hire and maintained during employment (Required)
• Maintain current basic CPR Certification During first 3 months of employment and maintained during employment (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8 am to 5 pm

Union/Policy Covered

DX-Student Health Physicians and Dentists