(MD/DO) - Physician - Per Diem - Student Health - 141900

University of California San Diego

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 263,000

Part time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a MD/DO physician for a Per Diem position at the Student Health Services clinic on the UCSD campus. The role focuses on primary and urgent care for adolescents and young adults, including gynecologic care and family planning.

The physician will supervise nurse practitioners, conduct exams, order tests, and provide education and preventive care. Comprehensive HIPAA-compliant patient care and collaboration with SHW departments are expected.

Qualifications

Current State of California M.D. and/or D.O. license.
Board Certified actively participating in Maintenance of Certification requirements in a Primary Care discipline.
Current valid Federal Controlled Substance Registration (DEA) Certificate.
Current BLS certification.
Must possess the legal requirements to practice medicine and surgery as determined by the Medical Board of California as evidence of a current valid license.
Ability to practice medicine and surgery by evidence of graduation from a class A accredited school of medicine with the degree of M.D. and/or D.O.
Ability to prescribe controlled substances by evidence of a current valid Federal Controlled Substances Registration (DEA) Certificate.
Skill and knowledge in gynecologic, preventive care: Pap smears, BSE, contraception, STI prevention and treatment, and ability to perform pelvic examinations and participate in the management of family planning.
Skill in working with acute illnesses and injuries in an urgent care setting.
Skill to perform minor surgery and wound care.
Skill in managing time efficiently and exercising good judgment in establishing priorities, to appropriately address the relative importance of varying patient and clinic needs.
Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis within set time limits.
Skill to communicate in a helpful, non-judgmental, effective, and informative manner in person and by telephone, video conferencing or telehealth platform.
Ability to work well and cooperatively with students and a diverse group of other people. Demonstrated skill in interacting with a diversity of personalities in a professional, informative, diplomatic, and courteous manner. Cultural competency in working with diverse populations including excellent communication skills and advocacy skills.
Ability to supervise and provide consultation to nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care providers.
Ability to provide supportive counseling to students.
Ability to inform and instruct effectively while working with individuals or groups.
Demonstrate experience working an outpatient medical settings, (preferably at a student health service) with adolescent and young adult patients.
Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Skill to communicate in a helpful, nonjudgmental, effective and informative manner, in person or by telephone. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients. Ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated experience in using electronic medical records and understanding of medical record management. Demonstrated knowledge and use of electronic medical records system for proper and timely documentation of patient-related notes and accurate coding for billing.
Knowledge of community resources and public health requirements of the County of San Diego and the State of California.
Demonstrated knowledge of what constitutes professional behavior.
Ability to give and receive constructive comments regarding medical practice, administrative procedures or other factors influencing patient care.
Demonstrated ability to expand and update skills and prior experience using a personal computer, software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, EMR, etc.), and standard business equipment and resources.
Proven ability to diffuse emotionally charged situations and resolve patient, staff or parent complaints appropriately and effectively.
Knowledge of campus and community agencies most frequently used in ambulatory care.
Ability to use discretion, maintain utmost confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Ability to at all times adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior and attentiveness to others. All staff members are required to uphold the UCSD Principles of Community and to promote a positive and collaborative team environment. Ability to adhere to and practice the mandatory University Core Values & Safety Standards of performance.
Complete and pass test/quiz for all required training assigned by UCOP, UCSD, SHS and SHW on a timely basis.
Demonstrated ability to actively foster a positive, welcoming climate, and value, include and support all in the UC San Diego community. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to foster the best possible working and learning environment.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to acknowledge, advocate and support the efforts to dismantle structural racism and divisive biases based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs.

Responsibilities

The Physician will provide comprehensive primary health care services for acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, primarily for adolescent and young adult patients in both primary care and urgent care setting.
The Physician will perform minor surgery, patient examination, evaluation, treatment and follow up care for both acute and chronic illness.
The Physician will order appropriate lab and radiological testing and interpret test results.
The Physician will manage gynecological healthcare including assessment, treatment, screening and counseling for Family Planning.
The Physician will assess and provide treatment and counseling for mental health disorders.
The Physician will provide patient education and counseling regarding general health maintenance and preventive recommendations.
The Physician will prescribe medication accurately and appropriately.
The Physician will provide professional supervision of nurse practitioners, instruct and educate trainees and/or staff and assist in public relations efforts.

Skills

Medical license (MD/DO)

Board Certified

DEA Certificate

BLS

Gynecologic care

Urgent care

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Supervision of NPs

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Payroll Title: STDT HEALTH PHYSCN 4 PD

Department: STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale: $130.60 / Hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: DX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141900 (MD/DO) - Physician - Per Diem - Student Health

Filing Deadline: Mon 11/2/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/21/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Student Health & Well-Being (SHW) cluster is to promote a culture of health and well-being for the student community, deliver equitable high quality innovative services, incorporate inclusive approaches, and celebrate diversity, with the goal of adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors contributing to the academic success and personal development of all students.

The UC San Diego SHW cluster, which reports through UC San Diego Health System, plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the expansion/development of a student health and well-being center, and the transformation of existing departments, under the oversight of the executive director, into a cohesive, trans-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services. The SHW cluster includes the departments of Student Health Services (SHS), Health Promotion Services (HPS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and SHW Administration.

SHS provides primary medical care, including urgent care and support services such as laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray to over 43,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. SHS staff consists of a diverse team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, x-ray technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical lab assistants, optometrists, medical assistants, health educators, administrative and other healthcare professionals. SHS provides integrated clinical services to address the medical needs of the individual students, as well as to foster the well-being of the students as a whole person. In addition, SHS oversees the public health needs of the campus community. SHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care and is fully committed to self examination, peer review, and quality control through the utilization of data, outcome, and patient experience measurements.

The Student Health Physician 4 Per Diem (MD/DO) is responsible for providing comprehensive primary health care services for acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, primarily for adolescent and young adult patients in both primary care and urgent care setting. The Physician will perform minor surgery, patient examination, evaluation, treatment and follow up care for both acute and chronic illness. The Physician will order appropriate lab and radiological testing and interpret test results. The Physician will manage gynecological healthcare including assessment, treatment, screening and counseling for Family Planning.

The Physician will assess and provide treatment and counseling for mental health disorders. The Physician will provide patient education and counseling regarding general health maintenance and preventive recommendations. The Physician will prescribe medication accurately and appropriately. The Physician will provide professional supervision of nurse practitioners, instruct and educate trainees and/or staff and assist in public relations efforts. The Physician is required to complete compliance courses and programs that are mandated by UCSD and SHS policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current State of California M.D. and/or D.O. license.
Board Certified actively participating in Maintenance of Certification requirements in a Primary Care discipline.
Current valid Federal Controlled Substance Registration (DEA) Certificate.
Current BLS certification.
Must possess the legal requirements to practice medicine and surgery as determined by the Medical Board of California as evidence of a current valid license.
Ability to practice medicine and surgery by evidence of graduation from a class A accredited school of medicine with the degree of M.D. and/or D.O.
Ability to prescribe controlled substances by evidence of a current valid Federal Controlled Substances Registration (DEA) Certificate.
Skill and knowledge in gynecologic, preventive care: Pap smears, BSE, contraception, STI prevention and treatment, and ability to perform pelvic examinations and participate in the management of family planning. Solid knowledge to assess patients' needs and determine appropriate course of medical care.
Skill in working with acute illnesses and injuries in an urgent care setting.
Skill to perform minor surgery and wound care.
Skill in managing time efficiently and exercising good judgment in establishing priorities, to appropriately address the relative importance of varying patient and clinic needs.
Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis within set time limits.
Skill to communicate in a helpful, non-judgmental, effective, and informative manner in person and by telephone, video conferencing or telehealth platform.
Ability to work well and cooperatively with students and a diverse group of other people. Demonstrated skill in interacting with a diversity of personalities in a professional, informative, diplomatic, and courteous manner. Cultural competency in working with diverse populations including excellent communication skills and advocacy skills.
Ability to supervise and provide consultation to nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care providers.
Ability to provide supportive counseling to students.
Ability to inform and instruct effectively while working with individuals or groups.
Demonstrate experience working an outpatient medical settings, (preferably at a student health service) with adolescent and young adult patients.
Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Skill to communicate in a helpful, nonjudgmental, effective and informative manner, in person or by telephone. Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy, in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients. Ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated experience in using electronic medical records and understanding of medical record management. Demonstrated knowledge and use of electronic medical records system for proper and timely documentation of patient-related notes and accurate coding for billing.
Knowledge of community resources and public health requirements of the County of San Diego and the State of California.
Demonstrated knowledge of what constitutes professional behavior.
Ability to give and receive constructive comments regarding medical practice, administrative procedures or other factors influencing patient care.
Demonstrated ability to expand and update skills and prior experience using a personal computer, software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, EMR, etc.), and standard business equipment and resources.
Proven ability to diffuse emotionally charged situations and resolve patient, staff or parent complaints appropriately and effectively.
Knowledge of campus and community agencies most frequently used in ambulatory care.
Ability to use discretion, maintain utmost confidentiality and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Ability to at all times adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior and attentiveness to others. All staff members are required to uphold the UCSD Principles of Community and to promote a positive and collaborative team environment. Ability to adhere to and practice the mandatory University Core Values & Safety Standards of performance.
Complete and pass test/quiz for all required training assigned by UCOP, UCSD, SHS and SHW on a timely basis.
Demonstrated ability to actively foster a positive, welcoming climate, and value, include and support all in the UC San Diego community. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to foster the best possible working and learning environment.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to acknowledge, advocate and support the efforts to dismantle structural racism and divisive biases based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs.
As appropriate, submit incident reports into the UCSD SHW Incident Report System, RL Datix or current system in use, to report near-misses, process problems or patient or employee injury events. Attend required trainings and refreshers for use and proper steps to follow.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current ACLS Certificate.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be able to work in various locations and hours, based on clinical and operational needs.
Evening and weekend hours as scheduled.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $200,553 - $399,059 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $96.05 - $191.12

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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