Associate Director, Access; Physician

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building:
  John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $225,000 - $245,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Services & Training, the Associate Director of Same-Day Access is a physician-leader responsible for the clinical leadership and oversight for Same-Day Access within the Columbia Health Medical Services. The Associate Director oversees medical providers caring for students presenting with acute, episodic, and time-sensitive primary care concerns.

The incumbent serves as a key clinical liaison between the Same-Day Access team and senior leadership of Medical Services on clinically-based issues. The Associate Director facilitates effective communication, coordination, and integration of care and promotes the consistent, efficient, and safe delivery of clinical care.

The Associate Director supports Medical Services strategic initiatives, provides clinical leadership, consultation, and staff development, and promotes alignment of Same-Day Access with broader Medical Services clinical and organizational priorities to ensure high-quality clinical care.

The Associate Director maintains an active clinical practice as a physician and provides direct patient care as a member of the Same-Day Access team. The incumbent independently evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute and time-sensitive medical conditions and serves as a clinical resource to physicians, Nurse Practitioners, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team, including consultation regarding complex or higher-acuity clinical presentations.

The Associate Director serves as the designated authority for Same-Day Access in the absence of the Director, Clinical Services & Training, providing continuity of clinical leadership, decision-making, and oversight for the functional area. The Associate Director also provides cross-coverage for the Associate Director of Primary Care, as needed.

This is an essential onsite role with some evening and weekend requirements. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care (80%)

• Serve as a member of the core team providing Same-Day Access, providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered, and culturally inclusive care to students presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other urgent or time-sensitive medical concerns requiring same-day evaluation and treatment.
• Provide direct patient care for same-day primary care medical visits, independently evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of acute and episodic medical conditions in accordance with established clinical standards, policies, and protocols.
• Obtain appropriate medical histories; perform relevant physical examinations; order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic testing necessary to evaluate, diagnose, and manage presenting medical conditions.
• Assess patient acuity and clinical urgency, initiate appropriate interventions, and determine the appropriate level and disposition of care. Facilitate consultation, referral, or escalation to specialty care, external urgent care, or emergency services when clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment and follow-up plans, including medication management, patient education, and recommendations for…