Physician, Medical Doctor

Overview

Physician

Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Job : 79589

UC Santa Cruz Student Health Services is excited to announce an opening on our clinical team. Are you a Physician who is passionate about working with a diverse student community?

UC Santa Cruz is located on the California coast overlooking Monterey Bay. It is the largest employer in the county and rated as one of the most beautiful college campuses. SHS offers primary ambulatory care, psychosocial support, and a full range of student health services with a multidisciplinary team.

Under the general direction of the Associate Medical Director and/or Medical Director, the Physician provides primary ambulatory care and telehealth services as part of the Student Health Services healthcare team. The incumbent assesses health status, evaluates and manages illnesses or injuries, provides initial psychological evaluation, promotes wellness, disease prevention, and health education, and coordinates appropriate follow-up care, referrals, and case management.

The Physician serves 16-20 patients per day and participates in committees and continuous improvement efforts focused on patient-centered care.

Budgeted Salary: $234,000 - $273,000 (full-time, 12 months). For part-time, $19,500 - $22,750 per month proportional to time and months worked. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits:
Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part-time or Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 80%-100%, 32-40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

80% - Medical Care

• Provides direct patient care, including in-person and telehealth visits, in the Student Health Center clinic
• Provides clinical assessment and management of routine health problems, episodic acute illnesses and stable chronic illnesses, minor injuries, routine gynecologic care, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
• Evaluates and manages depression and anxiety in collaboration with counseling and psychiatric services
• Makes appropriate referrals
• Completes timely documentation in the medical record per UCSC SHS policies

10% - Collaboration

• Works with clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, and support staff to provide efficient care
• Participates in Quality Management and other committees
• Contributes to special projects and outreach as requested
• Supports smooth service functioning, may include occasional nights or weekends

10% - Supervision and Teaching

• Supervises mid-level practitioners, cosigns charts, provides feedback, and may teach clinical issues
• Participates in clinical conferences and case presentations

• Current MD or DO California medical license in good standing;
  Board Certification or eligibility in a primary care specialty;
  Current DEA Registration; NPI; CA CURES Registration
• Excellent generalist ambulatory care skills; urgent care skills and competence in minor outpatient procedures
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Understanding of patient-centered care

• Minimum 3 years post-residency experience
• Experience with diverse populations and gender-affirming care; college health experience
• POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) experience

• Pre-hire background and credentialing checks; pre-hire employment disclosure
• Graduate of an accredited medical school;
  California medical license in good standing
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 60 days
• TB testing within 60 days; HIPAA training within 30 days
• On-site work hours; willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to wear a respirator; read and understand English labels and MSDS; comply with SHS safety requirements
• UC vaccination policy compliance
• CANRA mandated reporter requirements

Final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years involving misconduct; review UC policies linked in the posting.

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, promote safety at work, and report accidents and injuries.

Clery Act disclosure and UC equal opportunity statements are provided in the posting. UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on protected categories. Applicants should use the UCSC online process.

For full consideration, attach resume and cover letter when applying. Review guidance related to the application process in the Applicant Resources on our website. The IRD date is 08-04-2025. Jobs posted until filled.

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