Physician (Physician)

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Number VA1552 Posting Period
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 01/04/22. Applications received after that date may be considered.) On Campus Only Promotional Opportunity No Working Title Physician (Physician) Class Title PHYSICIAN Level/Range/Grade 1 Salary Range (From $ to $) $10,429 - $17,713 per month / $125,148 - $212,556 annually Department WellCat Health Center Number of Positions 2 FLSA Code Exempt Status Regular: Permanent (after one-year probationary period) Full-time/part-time (if part-time, indicate time base) Full-time Pay Plan 10/12 (months off TBD) CBU/MOU R01 - UPAD Physicians & Veterinarians Quick Link https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/7008
Hours Per Day 8 hours during the school year / 10 hours during the summer Days Per Week 5 days during the school year / 4 days during the summer Shift Enjoy a Monday- Friday, 8am – 5pm work schedule with 13 paid holidays . No on-call, evening, weekend work, or shift rotation.
Primary Duties
Under general administrative and medical direction of the Lead Physician and Executive Director of WellCat Services, and using established standardized procedures and processes, the Physician is responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective medical care to California State University, Chico student-patients. The Physician is a licensed, highly skilled health care practitioner who provides a wide range of primary health care services, including assessment, diagnostic, preventative, and health maintenance services; performing minor surgery; conducting physical examinations; diagnosing, treating, and managing illnesses and injuries; ordering tests and interpreting the results; counseling patients on preventive care; family planning; outpatient gynecology; mental health assessment; referrals to specialists; and regularly performs health education and participates in health promotion activities. This position may be assigned to either primary care or the acute care clinic, and oversees and directs the delivery of medical care by other healthcare professionals and practitioners in WellCat Health Center ( WCHC ).

WellCat Health Center ( WCHC ) is an outpatient acute care clinic, staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who provide medical care to students enrolled in the University in accordance with policies set by the Board of Trustees of California State University. An in-house licensed pharmacy, federally-certified laboratory, and x-ray department complement the services available. The basic clinic schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

The mission of WCHC is to assist each student with their diverse healthcare needs in order to facilitate academic success and personal growth. In order to achieve this we believe that diversity is critical and we promote awareness and understanding, we value differences as well as commonalities and promote respect and personal interactions. We strive to build a healthy community of learning and fairness marked by mutual respect. We reject all acts of discrimination and commit ourselves to fostering an atmosphere of equity and inclusion.

For a full description of job duties, please visit: https://csuchico.box.com/v/VA1552-Position-Description Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE :
Incumbent must possess:
Thorough knowledge of:

• The principles and methods essential to primary care medicine, and in the diagnosis and treatment of common medical disorders, and in the assessment and response to emergency situations, and the ability to effectively apply these principles.
• Community resources in medical treatment and public health practices.
• Local, state and national laws and regulations pertaining to the medical field and the specialty.
• Applicable professional ethics and standards; ability to serve as a mentor and resource consultant for other health center personnel.

Working knowledge of computer and technology systems.

General knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices, if assigned lead work direction.

SKILLS :
Incumbent must possess:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in diagnostic and clinical decision-making.
• Effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships and work with a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty, including those sensitive in nature.
• Computer skills to work with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet, online calendaring, e-mail and electronic medical records.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Skilled with operation of standard office machines, such as copiers, printers, scanners, phones, etc.

ABILITIES :
Incumbent must have the ability to:

• Maintain standards of professional ethics.
• Demonstrate commitment to values and programs of diversity and multiculturalism.
• Serve as a mentor and resource consultant for other health center personnel.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in eliciting patient histories, conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries; exercise sound judgment.
• Assess patient needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients responding appropriately to sensitive situations, conflicts, or problems.
• Use clinical techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Interpret laboratory and other test results.
• Analyze urgent and emergency situations and take prompt action, including stabilization and referral, as necessary.
• Keep current with developments in the medical field.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of medical practitioners and specialists, as well as students, administrators, staff, and faculty.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain composure and remain calm in emergency situations, while providing clear and concise direction to others.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Function cooperatively and productively as a member of a unit.
• Adapt to change, including management of a challenging workload, being flexible and accepting of same-day changes made in student-patient scheduling, while maintaining positive and respectful relationships with colleagues and students
• If assigned, provide lead work direction to specified WCHC support staff.
• Perform assigned duties.

Required Education and/or Experience
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.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
Incumbent must possess and maintain:

• A valid and relevant 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.
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency ( DEA ) certificate and number for prescribing controlled substances.
• A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator ( CPR / AED ) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties.

Note: In accordance with Executive Order 943 a physician can be given clinical privileges pending initial certification, but must be board certified as soon as possible, but no later than two years after the date of hire. Additional Requirements for this Position
N/A Recruitment Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Work experience in more than one medical specialty, such as that which would be gained through working in a multi-specialty group practice or outpatient medical clinic.

Special Requirements

• California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
• Throughout employment in this position must possess and maintain the legal requirements to practice medicine in the State of California while employed in this position.
• The person holding this position is considered a “General Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.
• Adhere and comply to Family Educational Rights Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) guidelines and regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position is required to stand or walk for approximately six hours per shift. Keyboarding and mousing is required to operate computers. Light lifting is required to transport or use medical records, instruments and supplies. May be required to push or pull patients in wheelchairs. Must be able to travel across campus to other offices and buildings for meetings and events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will work in the WellCat Health Center in offices and treatment rooms that are kept clean. The duties of this position involve direct, personal contact with patients. There may be exposure to infection, communicable diseases, contaminated material, and radiation. Infectious material hazards involve regular exposure to disease-bearing specimens, body fluids, wastes, and blood-borne pathogens. May be required to reposition patients and/or push or pull wheelchairs. May require occasional additional work hours. May be called back for disaster response or emergencies. Benefits
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). Benefit Information
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). Eligibility for standard CSU benefits is based on an appointment of half-time or more for a period exceeding six months. Employees appointed less than half-time or less than six months are not eligible for standard CSU benefits but do receive prorated sick leave and vacation.

Eligibility for Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) benefits is based on an appointment of at least three-quarter time, hired to work a minimum of 130 hours per month over the course of the appointment or works an average of 130 hours or more per month during the measurement period. The ACA guidelines provide for health coverage or FlexCash only. ACA does not provide dental or vision plan coverage. About the University and Community
California State University ( CSU ), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public University, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) designation and operating as part of the 23-campus CSU system. The University enrolls over 17,000 students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from San Francisco Bay Area. A safe residential community, Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that CSU, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the diverse, intercultural, and intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of achievement gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and activities that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Open Date (posting open date) 12/07/2021 Close Date (posting close date) Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Résumé
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Optional Applicant Documents