Student Health Center Staff Physician

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University.

Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

Basic Function :

The University is looking for a provider that is dedicated to providing a high standard of care to the student population.

Nature and Scope :

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students

The Student Health Center is responsible for maintaining the health and wellness of the Howard University Students.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Provides professional clinical medical services, including acute episodic illness and / or injury, chronic disease management, and health maintenance
• Under the direction of the Medical Director, this position functions independently within the scope of departmental and institutional policies and procedures
• Provides and oversees medical care for all eligible students at Howard University.
• Provides primary medical care for undergraduate and graduate students and promotes the health and safety of the student population
• Provides emergency medical services, as needed
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments of patients to diagnose and treat potential, acute, and / or chronic health problems and medical / psychiatric risk factors
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records
• Documents medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) standards
• Orders, performs, and interprets medical tests
• Refers patients to specialty care, as needed
• Admits to the inpatient unit, directing patient care from admission through discharge
• Educates and instructs patients on preventive care, medical / psychiatric issues, and the use of prescribed medical treatments and / or prescriptive medications
• Collaborates with Advanced Practice providers
• Mentors' medical students and conducts quality improvement initiatives, including peer review
• Manages public health issues affecting the student population
• Collaborates with the local Health Department
• Participates in continuing medical education activities both within and outside Student Health including health promotion and outreach activities
• Participates in ongoing review and revision of standard guidelines used in clinical practice
• Serves on multiple committees within Student Health and Wellness
• Presents and participates in regional and national professional organizations
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Qualifications :

• Doctoral degree in a related field
• Two to three years of related experience preferred
• Current medical license or license-eligible in the District of Columbia
• Current or eligible unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration by both the State of Connecticut and Federal DEA
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity issues
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
12 days ago