Physician-Part-time

Healthcare Services Provider

Provide healthcare services to patients and perform a variety of duties in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in the ambulatory clinic setting.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide primary medical care to patients who present to the Student Health Clinic for acute/urgent symptoms and those seeking routine medical care through effective history taking, physical assessment, and determination of appropriate differential diagnoses based on clinical guidelines.
• Provide telehealth services via an approved platform to the patient population of Student Health Services.
• Based on patients' subjective and objective findings, order appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures in order to create a differential diagnosis.
• Develop an applicable treatment plan and disposition that is consistent with clinical care best practice guidelines.
• Participate in e-prescribing as a capability in serving the patient population of Student Health Services.
• Provide patients with applicable health education and prevention information based on age-specific guidelines, regarding medications, mistreatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.
• Participate in departmental activities that are not direct patient care, such as working on policies and procedures, developing nursing standing orders, working with leadership on risk management and other quality improvement activities, working on compliance with applicable clinical and administrative accreditation standards, and participation in departmental and division meetings and activities, as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university's school of medicine/osteopathic medicine and an internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, or emergency medicine residency program with an active and unrestricted physician license in the state of Georgia. Board eligible or Board certified in the medical discipline as trained (listed above). Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS certification or obtain within the first year of employment.

Experience in an ambulatory care setting, preferably with a college-age population. Experience in providing gender-based healthcare and patient health education. Experience working in a team of health care providers, and managing low acuity mental health diagnoses and treatment plans. Experience using electronic health records, PDMP, and e-prescribing. Experience with managing bloodborne pathogen exposures and prophylaxis management.

KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Awareness of infection prevention policies and the ability to follow established best practice guidelines for quality and safety in a healthcare organization.

SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to complete delegated tasks on time, and attention to accuracy with documentation and written communication. Demonstrate an excellent customer service attitude. Proficient in technology skills with multiple platforms, such as Microsoft, Adobe, and EHR platforms for documentation, tracking, and presentations.

ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team of providers, clinical staff, and administrative staff to serve a varying student population.

Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification

Days; M-F This is a part-time non-benefits eligible position (.40 FTE or 16.0 hours per week) Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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