Physician

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HMO)

Retirement options

PSLF program

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks a physician for the Boca Raton campus to provide comprehensive medical care within the Student Health Services. The role includes clinical leadership, supervision, and collaboration with other medical staff to support student wellness and timely care.

The position requires an MD, Florida licensure or eligibility, and strong communication skills; occasional travel to partner campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed or license eligible in Florida; HIPAA familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise clinical staff and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality medical care and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies to aid diagnosis.
• Follow evidence-based strategies for diagnosis and treatment.
• Refer patients for further consultation when needed and document findings clearly.
• Provide a range of primary care procedures and ensure care within privileges.
• Coordinate clinical operations and adherence to policies.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and educational programs.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus and community partners.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Emergency procedures

Supervision

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Physician - Boca Raton, FL.

Florida Atlantic Student Health Services heals, cares, and educates, empowering students to thrive. Through accessible, compassionate care, we help students achieve their academic and personal goals.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Summary of Responsibilities

Clinical

• Provides high quality medical care to patients, including taking an appropriate medical history and performing an accurate physical examination.
• Orders and correctly interprets appropriate diagnostic studies to assist in diagnosis.
• Uses evidence-based strategies to guide diagnosis and treatment plan. Provides education and information to the patient.
• Refers for additional consultation, evaluation, or care when medically indicated. Records findings in a systematic, comprehensive, and clearly stated form.
• Perform primary care procedures, including laceration repair, incision and drainage, pap smear, and Dermabond.
• Practices within the scope of approved privileges.
• Follows FAU and FAU SHS guidelines, policies, and protocols.
• Institutes emergency procedures that might be required in life-threatening situations to stabilize a patient's condition or prevent further trauma until emergency medical transport arrives.
• Consults with other members of the medical staff about patients with special medical problems in accordance with established guidelines.
• Participates in peer review and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains current and appropriate medical credentials.
• Able to go to partner campuses as needed: Jupiter.
• Assist in providing basic first aid and initial triage services during emergency situations, including on-campus mass-casualty incidents, as needed.
• Reports to the Medical Director.

Administrative Duties pertaining to the Clinic

• Provides direct clinical supervision, mentorship, and performance oversight for assigned clinical staff.
• Provides supervisory coverage and assumes delegated supervisory responsibilities during the absence of designated supervising physicians to ensure continuity of clinical operations, patient care, and clinical decision-making.
• Provides medical advice and guidance for clinical staff seeking consultation on challenging cases.
• Assists with clinical scheduling to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assists the Medical Director with ongoing educational programs and furthering the delivery of clinical excellence.
• Assists with recruiting, onboarding, and training of new medical providers.
• Assists with ensuring clinical staff are compliant with established workflows and adherence to policies.
• Inform Medical Director of any workplace or workflow issues.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community and university partners, including subspecialists.
• Serves as the primary clinical contact during the Medical Director's absence when assigned or when the designated covering physician is unavailable.
• Emergency Support Function Response: Clinical, Boca Raton Clinic.
• Actively participates in the three-year AAAHC re-accreditation review with support from the appropriate committee members.
• Assists the Medical Director with the peer review process, quality improvement projects, other meetings, and projects as assigned. Serves as backup for the medical director and the nursing supervisor in clinical operations.
• Assists the medical director with other administrative tasks and job-related duties as needed.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution with four years of appropriate experience required.
• Licensed or license eligible in field of study by the State of Florida in accordance with Chapter 490 or 491, FS
• Must be familiar with HIPAA confidentiality regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must comply with a federal, state, and university regulations and statutes, as well as internal policies and procedures.

Salary

$175,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department

Division of Student Affairs: Student Health Services

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline

2026-09-02

Special Instructions to Applicant

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Resume
• Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.