Student Health Physician

Student Health Physician

The Student Health Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care exclusively to University of California, Riverside (UCR) students through Student Health Services. The Physician delivers high-quality primary and urgent care services that integrate medical treatment, prevention, health education, and holistic health principles, supporting student success, continuity of care, and whole-person wellness.

Educational Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school. - Required

Experience Requirements

Experience in Electronic Medical Records (EMR). - Required

Demonstrated experience providing primary care and outpatient medical services in a clinical setting, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. - Required

Experience delivering preventive health services and patient education, including health screenings, immunizations, and counseling related to wellness and risk reduction. - Required

Experience prescribing medications and managing treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines. - Required

Experience making appropriate referrals and coordinating care for complex diagnostic, procedural, or specialty medical needs. - Required

Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. - Required

License Requirements

Unrestricted license to practice medicine/surgery in the state of California. - Required

Certification Requirements

Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Pediatrics is preferred). - Required

Current CPR and AED certification for the treatment of medical emergencies. - Required

Special Conditions

Be able to Pass Credentialing and Background check. - Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours - Required

Travel - Required

Overtime - Required

4/10 Work Schedule Availability - Preferred

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of primary care and outpatient medical practice for adolescent and young adult populations, including preventive care and patient education.

Knowledge of preventive medicine, health promotion, and patient education principles.

Knowledge of California laws and regulations governing medical practice, prescribing, and patient confidentiality.

Skill in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, and follow-up care in accordance with evidence-based standards and applicable laws.

Ability to provide patient-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care while maintaining professional ethics, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including coverage that may extend beyond a standard 8-hour workday.

Ability to document accurately and timely in an electronic health record.

Ability to stand for extended periods, safely lift and move up to 40 pounds, and perform clinical duties requiring manual dexterity and adequate visual and auditory acuity.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively understand, relate to, communicate with, and be understood by young adult patients from diverse backgrounds.

Experience with or training in Medication Abortion (Med AB) services, or willingness to obtain training consistent with licensure and institutional policy.

Experience with quality improvement, peer review, or accreditation activities in a healthcare setting.

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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