Internal Medicine Staff Physician

Rocky Vista University; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Rocky Vista University Health Center in Englewood, CO is seeking a part-time Internal Medicine Staff Physician (0.4 FTE) to supervise and mentor residents while delivering comprehensive primary care. Responsibilities include patient exams, diagnoses, treatment plans, and coordination of referrals.

The role emphasizes teaching medical students and residents, with a strong focus on clinical medicine, professionalism, and collaboration with faculty and staff in an academic health center.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in relevant specialty if applicable.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Unrestricted Colorado medical license.
• 1–3 years of clinical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Colorado statute and professional guidelines.
• Arrange referral for services not offered at Rocky Vista Health Center.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow up promptly.
• Teach residents and medical students in the clinical setting.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Clinical medicine

Health care systems

Mentor faculty

Medical education

Professionalism

Malpractice eligibility

Education

MD/DO degree

DEA certificate

Colorado medical license

Board certification (if applicable)

Job description

Internal Medicine Staff Physician ( Part-time)

Location: Rocky Vista University Health Center, Englewood, CO

Salary: $78200 to $97760 per year depending on experience, at .4 FTE. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

Benefits:

• paid sick and 401(K)

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Provide both indirect supervision with direct supervision immediately available and direct supervision of internal medicine residents in their continuity clinic. Teaching residents the full scope of primary care services which fall under the specialty of internal medicine including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. Demonstrate experience and expertise in clinical medicine when instructing medical students in the college of osteopathic medicine including the early clinical experience in the 2nd year.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Colorado statute and professional practice guidelines.
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at Rocky Vista Health Center.
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Comply with the Rocky Vista Health Center Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
• Assist in outside medical public relations functions.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
• Instruct medical students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning in the clinical setting.
• Participate in lab supervision of OMM students.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
• Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision.
• Advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of its mission, vision, and my personal career.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrate leadership skills, delegation skills, and time management skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of varied health care systems and insurance providers.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate faculty and staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service and health care delivery.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO Degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable.
• Current D.E.A. Certificate.
• Hold and maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• One (1) - three (3) years working in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overseeing student/patient collaboration.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.