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Lead Physician

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Functional Title:

Lead Physician

Position Type:

Administrative/Professional

Appointment Type:

Regular

FTE %:

100%

Job Description Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of the Student Health Center, the Physician performs medical diagnostic and treatment and preventative health care and education to students in an ambulatory care setting. The Physician works collaboratively with all the Student Health Center staff and actively participates in health education activities and training of health-related personnel. Additional duties include participation in health center and campus wide committees when assigned. Responsible for all actions taken as a licensed California physician as outlined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
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The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

Specific Duties:

  • Provides medical care to students of University of La Verne.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad range of primary care problems, injuries or illnesses, including medical, psychological and gynecological conditions.
  • Prescribe medications, design treatment plans; coordinate patient care with allied health professionals.
  • Perform CLIA waived lab testing.
  • Refer patients to other health care professionals including appropriate specialists as needed.
  • Coordinate with Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
  • Establish, diagnose and document health care plans and expected outcomes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using SOAP format, problem lists and medication lists.
  • Provide follow-up on treatment to ensure the appropriate resolution of illness or injury.
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws.
  • Provide emergency/disaster care during a campus disaster.
  • Provide medical instruction and clinical supervision to assigned SHS staff including, but not limited to Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Nurses (RN), Medical Assistants (MA) and Clinical Assistants (CA).
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from a medical school and completion of a residency training program in a primary care field such as family medicine, general internal medicine, gynecology, general pediatrics, emergency medicine, preventive medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.
  • A valid State of California license to practice medicine.
  • A current American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification appropriate for the assigned duties. See note below.
  • A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.
  • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties.
  • A current, valid unrestricted California Physician and Surgeon license to practice medicine.
  • Must pass a credentialing check, including verification of education, training and licensure.
  • Must pass background check including fingerprinting check.
  • Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • As a condition of employment and continued employment, must be able to maintain strict adherence to HIPAA Standards.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a college health service, or with adolescent or young adult age groups. Skills in: Primary Care, Women’s Health, College Health, Sport’s Medicine

Benefits Summary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location:

La Verne Central Campus

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Number:

2018-190825SA

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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