Job 22-57: Medical Director, Student Health & Wellbeing Services
Cal Poly Humboldt
Posted: May 20, 2022
Job 22-57: Medical Director, Student Health & Wellbeing Services
Cal Poly Humboldt
Location: Arcata, CA
Open Date: Apr 14, 2022
Description
Close Date: Wednesday, April 27th, 2022
Position Summary: Under the general administrative direction of the Executive Director of Health and Wellbeing, the Medical Director will provide leadership and oversight in regard to medical operations at SHWS, including the delivery of medical care by other healthcare professionals and practitioners; providing supervision, and serving as a resource, to physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants; serving as Radiology Supervisor and Clinical Laboratory Co-Director; and providing leadership on campus related to issues of public health. Relatedly, this position will serve as our direct liaison with our local Public Health Department. The position will participate on the SHWS leadership team, actively helping to create an overall vision for the department and participating in related short- and long-term planning to reach our goals. The medical director will ensure that clinic operations and staff adhere to CSU, State, and Federal regulations and laws, consulting with internal and external subject matter experts to remain knowledgeable and responsive to regulatory changes that may impact student health services policy, protocols, or operational risks; assist clinic and university with planning emergency preparation and response for major public health events, such as infectious disease outbreaks; collaborate with the clinical teams, key stakeholders, and University leadership to evaluate and develop policies around student health and wellness needs, including immunization, and patient operational protocols. The medical director must work collegially and collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, including support staff, and will serve as a resource to staff. In addition, the position will provide direct clinical services as part of their regular time base which may fluctuate to some degree depending on administrative demands (e.g., 40-60% direct patient care). As a highly skilled physician within the Student Health Clinic, the position is expected to work independently with the support of a team, performing a variety of duties associated with acute ambulatory care for students. Clinical duties include: physical examinations and histories; diagnosing and treating illness and injury, including non-complex mental health conditions; ordering laboratory and other standard diagnostic tests and procedures; counseling patients regarding medical problems and medication use; treating medical and minor surgical conditions based on skill and experience; recommending appropriate follow-up including consultation and referral; precepting and supervising nurse practitioners and physician assistants; participating in peer review; chart review and Quality Assurance activities; attending medical staff meetings; case reviews and in-house clinical training sessions; and serving on Student Health & Counseling committees. The incumbent must maintain an unencumbered license to practice in the state of California.
Student Health staff work under the mandate of the California State University in delivering a specified range of health care services which requires that employees understand, support, and comply with the mission, goals, policies, and procedures of Student Health & Counseling; and accept the concept of a team and the multidisciplinary approach to providing quality health care.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Graduation from a medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California and completion of a residency training program in a primary care field such as family medicine, general internal medicine, emergency medicine, or preventive medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.
The ability to work occasional irregular hours as needed to complete projects or cases is a condition of employment.
License and Certification Requirements:
Physicians in this classification must possess and maintain:
• A valid State of California license to practice medicine
• Current American Board of Specialties (ABMS) certification
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate and number
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties
• Successful candidate will be required to complete a background check
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work independently and with self-initiative in providing clear leadership to our medical team, including an ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues
• Knowledge and skill set to serve as a resource for consultation on complex or difficult patient cases, and ability to serve as a mentor and resource more generally to all Health and Counseling personnel
• Knowledge and understanding of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure
• Thorough knowledge of community resources in medical treatment and public health practices
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and national laws and regulations pertaining to the medical field and specialty
• Thorough knowledge of applicable professional ethics and standards
• Demonstrated ability to practice medicine, perform minor surgery, perform pelvic exams and other procedures relevant to the student population and Student Health Center scope of practice
• Experience diagnosing and treating uncomplicated mental health problems
• Working knowledge of PC-based computer programs and ability to learn and use new electronic medical records management processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of medical practitioners and specialists, as well as students, administrators, and faculty from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task including rapidly switching from a task to handle emergent situations and returning to previous work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the professional identity, interests and skills of other team members, including nurses, nurse practitioners and other physician assistants, health educators, mental health clinicians, support staff, and administration.
• Commitment to fostering equity-based practices and providing high quality and compassionate care to our diverse clientele, including non-binary and trans students, students from various racial/ethnic backgrounds/sexual orientations, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of experience as a physician in direct patient care
• Managerial, administrative, and/or supervisory experience in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of public health practices and procedures, and ability to provide guidance to campus in matters of public health
• Minimum of one year of medical administration/leadership responsibility
• Familiarity with accreditation processes, particularly through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
• Certification as a radiology supervisor (or willingness and ability to become certified)
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Recent experience in high-volume clinical practice situations, such as urgent care or emergency care, in addition to Family Medicine skills
• Experience in a leadership role involving providing guidance to others
• Experience diagnosing and treating common injuries and illnesses in young adults, including x-ray interpretation, uncomplicated orthopedic problems, as well as sexually-transmitted infection screening and treatment
• An appreciation for, and knowledge of, issues around sexuality in young adults, including safe sex practices, contraception, medication-based abortions, sexual identity issues and alternative lifestyles (e.g., lesbian/gay/transgender/bisexuality)
• Computer literacy with experience in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Two years of clinic experience with treatment of depression and anxiety
• Experience diagnosing and managing bipolar disorder and alcohol and opiate withdrawal
• Bilingual English-Spanish, at least in regard to medical vocabulary
Application Instructions
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the “Apply Now:” button to the right:
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form (Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form: https://forms.humboldt.edu/employment-history-form; NOTE: Download the Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form and save it as a PDF file prior to filling it out. If the form is completed in an online browser, content WILL NOT be saved).
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Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education (or activities only part of which are qualifying) will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus, unless otherwise stated.
A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employ-ment. CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083. Upon appointment to this position, the successful candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their CANRA reporting status.
Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
New faculty employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits. Staff employees covered under bargaining agreements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, C99, E99, M80 and M9 hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2018 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits
If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hsuhr@humboldt.edu.
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