Physician
Job Summary
The Physician applies advanced professional physician concepts to perform highly difficult general medical work. The Physician provides comprehensive primary care services to UCSF students including women's health services, long-acting reversible contraceptives including the Intrauterine devices (IUD) placement and Nexplanon, management of sports injuries, chronic care management, basic dermatology, minor surgical procedures, counseling related to Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and other possible communicable disease exposures related to a healthcare setting, and assists students with mental health concerns.
Department Description
The mission of Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) is to optimize the physical and mental health of students in order to help them achieve academic success, personal development, and lifelong wellness. SHCS offers primary care services, mental health counseling and psychiatry services, outreach programming, travel health advice, nursing triage and advice, health insurance support services, and local oversight of the UC Student Health Insurance Plan.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
- Must be Board certified, current to be verified by American Board of Medical Specialties and be in possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California to be verified by California Medical Board
- California Medical license
- Must successfully complete the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) credentialing process
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of advanced physician duties including experience in treating common acute and chronic illnesses and injuries
- Advanced clinical skills with understanding of the medical and psycho-social needs of patients to provide appropriate counseling, consultation and referral
- Must have effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in more difficult cases
- Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations
- Must be computer literate. Requires ability to use electronic/medical records systems, skill in using PC, and knowledge of software such as Outlook
- Skill in oral and written communication with both patients and clinical staff members to accurately convey information. Must be able to work in a collaborative manner
- Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy
- Must be able to influence others
- Some flexibility in work schedule
Note: Physical/health screening required - TB and immunizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- DEA License
- CPR
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing work when faced with competing deadlines, and interruptions
- Knowledge of disease, prevention and health promotion needs of late adolescents and adults
- Experience and proficient with primary care procedures (destruction skin lesions, I&D abscess, joint fluid aspiration, etc.)
License/Certification
- Must be Board certified, current to be verified by American Board of Medical Specialties and be in possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California to be verified by California Medical Board
- California Medical license
- Must successfully complete the Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) credentialing process