Family Medicine and Primary Care Physician

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Work type:Staff
Location:Northridge
Categories:Unit 1 - UAPD - Union of American Physicians/Dentists, Health Professionals, Temporary, Part Time

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Family Medicine and Primary Care Physician performs medical diagnostic and treatment under the scope of a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, consistent with college student primary care and the prevailing standards of care among Primary Care Physicians in the Southern California area. The incumbent is responsible for all actions taken as a licensed California physician as outlined by the Medical Board of California.

• Provides direct patient care covering the full scope of student health needs in a primary care setting.
• Responsible for interviewing patients, diagnosing medical problems, prescribing treatment, counseling patients, conducting physical examinations, referring patients to specialists within and outside the SHC, and ordering and interpreting X-ray and lab tests.
• Provide sexual health education, counseling, and care, including administration of medication abortion services.
• Performs minor surgery not including general anesthesia.  As necessary, consult with private physicians and public agencies in securing treatment for students requiring services beyond those available at the Student Health Center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• 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, or preventive medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.

License and Certification:

• A valid State of California license to practice medicine.
• 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) registration and number for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification as appropriate for the assigned duties.
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to effectively and efficiently apply the principles and methods essential to the diagnosis and treatment of common primary care medical disorders, and in the assessment and response to acute medical situations; and understanding of community resources for referral of medical care and treatment beyond the scope of the Student Health Center.
• Knowledge of current public health practices; local, state, and national laws and regulations about the medical field; and thorough knowledge of applicable professional ethics standards and patient privacy.
• Ability to serve as a mentor and resource consultant for other health center personnel; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of medical practitioners and specialists, as well as students, administrators, staff, and faculty.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: Physician-Primary Care / 7737 / grade 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $14,685.60 - $15,600 (part-time equivalent) per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $10,724.80 - $16,559.20 (part-time equivalent) per month.
• HOURS: Part Time; 32 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications received through February 11, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan). The Student Health Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. and as such, will recommend certain vaccinations or screenings free of charge.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a '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 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised:Jan 29, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled