Physician, Primary Care, University Health Services

Physician, Primary Care, University Health Services

Hiring Department: Healthyhorns - University Health Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students' bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and offers the option to work between 9 and 12 months per year. The number of months worked annually will be established at the time of hire between the selected candidate and hiring supervisor. Employees working less than 12 months annually will be placed on Not Scheduled to Work leave without pay during periods not scheduled to work.

Purpose

To provide medical care for patients eligible for UHS services and leadership for the UHS Primary Care Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provision of primary care for the students of the University.
• Contributing to and supporting overall organizational goals:
• Periodic responsibilities include:
• Participating in and supporting peer review for providers;
• Participating in the development and evaluation of medical care standards for UHS;
• Performing administrative duties and serving on UHS committees when requested; and
• Participating in outreach programs on campus, as appropriate.
• Reviews and demonstrates compliance with UHS and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to quality care by adhering to customer service standards, respecting patient rights and confidentiality, following policies and procedures, and actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
• Readily accepts other responsibilities and participate in other activities and committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
• Completion of ACGME Residency Program in the United States
• Current Board certification in a primary care specialty applicable to college health.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas
• Valid DEA registration
• Two or more years of experience in providing primary medical care to patients in an ambulatory setting, including use of electronic medical records
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the required years of experience
• Experience working with college-age populations
• Two or more years of experience in providing medical care to young adult age patients, preferably in a college health clinic
• Experience with medical supervision of advanced practice registered nurses and/or physician assistants in a clinic setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent professional demeanor
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Point and Click
• Familiarity in working in an integrated behavioral health clinic setting

Salary Range

$202,000 + per year FTE depending on qualificationsActual salary will be prorated based on the assigned annual work schedule (9-12 months)

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift

• Work onsite
• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
• Rotation in weekend schedule (limited extended clinic hours)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest