Staff Physician, Chief Health Office

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Student Health Services seeks a Staff Physician to provide preventive and episodic medical care to students, in-person and virtual visits. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions, coordinating referrals, and maintaining clinical documentation.

The role collaborates with SHS staff and other providers to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care, adheres to safety protocols, and participates in education of medical learners as

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 office-based 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.
• 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.

Skills

MD/DO with primary care residency

Sports medicine fellowship

Massachusetts medical license

Massachusetts CS/DEA license

Education

MD/DO with residency and sports medicine fellowship

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.