Staff Physician - Student Health Services

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Staff Physician

JOB SUMMARY 

Performs professional services in the practice of medicine at the TWU Student Health Center.  Responsible for providing primary health care to university students, and university guests when authorized.  Work is performed under supervision of the Director of Student Health Services and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Director, Student Health Services 

Supervises:     Nursing staff

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Evaluates patients for medical and mental health issues, including obtaining medical history, performing physical examination and formulating diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Provides counseling, anticipatory guidance, and preventive education to meet the needs of patients.
• Prescribes medications for the treatment of patients and adheres to safe monitoring practices in accordance with Texas statutes and professional practice guidelines.
• Determines the need for and orders laboratory, medical imaging and other studies as needed to establish or support diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs reviews of laboratory results, medical imaging and medical studies in a timely fashion, conducts clinical assessments of abnormal results and follows up with patients as appropriate.
• Monitors ongoing medical treatment.
• Refers patients as needed for appropriate specialty care services.
• Writes medical notes and maintains accurate medical records ensuring complete documentation of existing medical conditions and treatments prescribed.
• Prepares medical correspondence and reports as needed.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Consults on patient care at the request of other medical staff.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and infection control procedures.
• Assists in the development of clinic protocols.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancement and trends in patient medical and mental health treatment, diagnosis and education.
• Provides direct supervision and training to the nursing staff.
• Functions as a health team leader in emergency situations.
• Participates in providing educational programming for the university student on health issues.
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment for employees under charge.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION 

Graduation from an accredited medical school. Licensure in the state of Texas.  Prefer board certification/board eligible in Family Practice, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics. Current prescriptive licenses.

EXPERIENCE

Progressive health care experience required to adequately provide the knowledge and skills necessary in the operation of a primary healthcare clinic.  Experience must include outpatient experience in both mental health and women’s healthcare.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Broad knowledge of common and uncommon medical and mental health issues.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices in the development, implementation and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.
• Knowledge of the requirements of HIPAA and medical privacy practices.
• Knowledge of medical coding requirements.
• Skill in the care and treatment of patients and in the use of medical diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment.
• Skill in the performance of pelvic examinations.
• Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat physical and mental disorders; to interpret laboratory analyses and x-rays; to direct medical activities.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from