Staff Physician, Chief Health Office

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Student Health Services (SHS) seeks a Staff Physician to deliver preventive and episodic medical care to students through in-person and virtual visits. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions, coordinating referrals, and collaborating with SHS staff to ensure high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, accurate documentation, adherence to confidentiality, and participation in SHS

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution with completion of a primary care residency and primary care sports medicine fellowship.
• Board certified in a primary care specialty. Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts by start date.
• Unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate and DEA license by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing appropriate procedures, developing treatment plans and coordinating referrals and follow-up care.
• Collaborates with SHS staff and other healthcare providers to support high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive care.
• Provides evidence-based care and maintains accurate clinical documentation, billing and confidentiality requirements, and on-call SHS coverage.

Skills

MD or DO

Primary care residency

Primary care sports medicine

Board certified

Massachusetts license

Controlled Substance Certificate

DEA license

Education

MD/DO from accredited institution

Job description

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Position Description:

The Staff Physician at Boston University Student Health Services (SHS) provides preventive and episodic medical care to students through in-person and virtual visits.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing appropriate office-based procedures, developing treatment plans, and coordinating referrals and follow-up care.
• The physician also collaborates with SHS staff and other healthcare providers to support high-quality, accessible, and culturally responsive care.

Job Knowledge:

• Maintains current knowledge of medical standards and guidelines relevant to college health.
• Participates in continuing education, professional development, and performance evaluations.
• Contributes to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, as applicable.
• Follows established clinical, infection prevention, and safety protocols.

Work Quality and Productivity:

• Provides evidence-based care and appropriate patient education.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation, follows billing and confidentiality requirements, and meets established productivity standards.
• Performs office-based procedures within demonstrated competency and participates in SHS on-call coverage.

Leadership and Communication:

• Collaborates with SHS clinicians, university departments, specialists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Contributes to staff education and student health promotion, as appropriate. Demonstrates effective communication, collegiality, and a commitment to high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Required Skills

• MD or DO from an accredited institution with completion of a primary care residency and primary care sports medicine fellowship.
• Board certified in a primary care specialty. Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts by start date.
• Unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate and DEA license by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collegiate student health services experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color , natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.