Physician (PRN), Primary Care, University Health Services

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Physician (PRN) for University Health Services to provide primary care for UT Austin students on campus. This part-time PRN role offers flexible shifts, with a mutual agreement on specific hours and a maximum of up to 19 hours per week.

Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO, unrestricted Texas license, DEA registration, and at least two years of ambulatory primary care experience, with EMR proficiency. Leadership and committee participation are expected.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with doctoral degree required.
• ACGME residency completed in the United States.
• Active Texas medical license (unrestricted).
• Current DEA registration.
• Minimum two years of ambulatory primary care experience with EMR use.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for UT Austin students.
• Support peer review and development/evaluation of medical care standards for UHS.
• Perform administrative duties and serve on UHS committees when requested.
• Engage in outreach programs on campus as appropriate.

Skills

Board certification in primary care

DEA registration

Ambulatory patient care

EMR experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Unrestricted Texas medical license

ACGME Residency completed in the United States

Job description

Job Posting Title

Physician (PRN), Primary Care, University Health Services

Hiring Department

Healthyhorns - University Health Services

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

This is a part-time PRN physician position and is not benefits-eligible. The proposed schedule is 4 hours per week on a weekday and 4 hours each Saturday on a weekly basis; however, these hours may change based on business need. Specific shifts to be mutually agreed upon. There is a maximum of 19 hours per week allowed.

Purpose

To provide medical care for patients eligible for UHS services and leadership for the UHS Primary Care Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provision of primary care for the students of the University.
• Contributing to and supporting overall organizational goals:
  • Periodic responsibilities include:
    • Participating in and supporting peer review for providers;
    • Participating in the development and evaluation of medical care standards for UHS;
    • Performing administrative duties and serving on UHS committees when requested;
    • Participating in outreach programs on campus, as appropriate.
• Reviews and demonstrates compliance with UHS and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates professionalism and commitment to quality care by adhering to customer service standards, respecting patient rights and confidentiality, following policies and procedures, and actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
• Readily accepts other responsibilities and participate in other activities and committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)
• Completion of ACGME Residency Program in the United States
• Current Board certification in a primary care specialty applicable to college health.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas
• Valid DEA registration
• Two or more years of experience in providing primary medical care to patients in an ambulatory setting, including use of electronic medical records
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the required years of experience
• Experience working with college-age populations
• Two or more years of experience in providing medical care to young adult age patients, preferably in a college health clinic
• Experience with medical supervision of advanced practice registered nurses and/or physician assistants in a clinic setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent professional demeanor
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Point and Click
• Familiarity in working in an integrated behavioral health clinic setting

Salary Range

$106.83 per hour + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift

• Onsite
• Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday rotation (limited extended clinic hours)
• See General Notes.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.