Physician

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement options

Paid time off

Education scholarship

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks a Physician for the Boca Raton campus to provide primary medical care at Student Health Services. The role includes conducting histories and exams, ordering diagnostics, and guiding treatment plans within FAU policies.

Occasional cross-campus collaboration (Jupiter) may occur. The physician will participate in emergency responses, maintain credentials, supervise clinical staff, and support quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree required.
• Licensed or eligible in Florida.
• HIPAA familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must comply with applicable regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality medical care; take medical history and perform physical examination.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies to aid diagnosis.
• Use evidence‑based approaches for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide patient education and information.
• Record findings clearly and comprehensively.

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.

Summary of Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• 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).

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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

• 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.

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins.

As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world.

As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement.

Through NCAA Division I athletics, world‑class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year.

From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves.

Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life.

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If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail].

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