Staff Physician, Clinical Practice

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a physician to join its Student Health Service, providing primary ambulatory care, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion for the campus community. The role emphasizes education, culturally competent care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should hold an unrestricted RI medical license, be board-certified or eligible in relevant specialties, and have experience in

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain an unrestricted Rhode Island Medical License prior to appointment.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree from an accredited medical school.
• Valid DEA License;
• Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and/or Emergency Medicine.
• Minimum two years of demonstrated post-residency experience in ambulatory primary care.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in delivering healthcare to late adolescents and young adults.
• Credentialing and medical staff association qualifications at supporting hospital.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills requirement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and community.
• Experience with electronic health records/practice management software.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of the health care delivery team to provide primary ambulatory care to eligible patients.
• Obtain health histories, perform exams, order tests, establish care plans, and educate patients accordingly.
• Ensure follow-up via consultations and referrals when appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures including suturing and wound care.
• Provide sports medicine guidance to campus athletes and recreational participants.
• Collaborate with clinicians and staff on clinical guidelines and policies.
• Maintain clinical records and represent the Student Health Service on campus/community.
• Provide counseling to improve health outcomes and address mental health needs.
• Contribute to development and implementation of patient care guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity experience

Electronic health records proficiency

Education

MD/DO

Rhode Island Medical License

DEA License

Board Certification/Eligibility

Minimum two years ambulatory primary care

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Position Information

Posting Number

SF02206

Job Title

Position Number

109013

FTE

1.00

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Professional Staff

Union

Pay Grade Level

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range

(position is hourly with an estimated annual (academic year) salary of $175,000 - $200,000

Status

Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year

Department Information

Department

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location

Kingston

Grant Funded

No

Job Description Summary

About URI : The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Search will be open until filled.

First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/12/2026. Applications received after 10/12/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

Note: Work is scheduled and performed during academic year (late August – mid May) and salary is paid on calendar year basis.

The position is an in-person work schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY

Participate as a member of the health care delivery team that provides primary care services to patients, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems, and contributes to health promotion and disease prevention efforts in partnership with the patient. Serve as a health care and wellness resource for the campus community, and, working in a collaborative environment, focus on educating the patient as well as on providing quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with health care delivery team to provide culturally competent primary ambulatory health care services to and in partnership with eligible patients through diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Obtain health histories, perform physical examinations, conduct objective and subjective patient assessment, order diagnostic tests/studies, establish care plan, order medication, and educate the patient appropriate to her/his age, culture, and individual needs.

Assure adequate follow-up by obtaining consultations and/or referrals when appropriate.

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, suturing, wound care, splinting, soft tissue injury, women’s health. Provide proficiency in primary care ambulatory medicine to include interpretation of basic testing (ECGs, PFTs, x-ray wet reads, etc.).

Provide advice to athletes participating in intercollegiate, club, and intramural sports, and individual recreation.

Advise the Medical Director, Director, and staff on clinical issues and policies, changes in primary care, specialty referrals, resource requirements, and relationships with the campus and local communities.

Provide counseling and education to improve health outcomes through application of holistic approach to patient needs. Provide expertise in the recognition and management of routine mental health conditions. Provide comfort and willingness to communicate and share patients with the campus counseling center.

Participate in the development and implementation of patient care guidelines focused on quality outcomes.

Collaborate with other health care providers (e.g., MD, DO, NP, PA, PCNS ) and professionals (e.g., pharmacists, RN, LPN , CLS , RT, MA, etc.) in the delivery of quality care.

Maintain clinical records in accordance with current policies and procedures.

Represent the Student Health Service and its programs across campus and within the community.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT

Rhode Island Medical License (hold or obtain prior to start date); DEA License; Board Certification in a Primary Care Specialty that includes the care of young adults; personal computer, printer; word processing, electronic health record.

Required Qualifications

1. Must hold or obtain an unrestricted Rhode Island Medical License prior to appointment.

2. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree from an accredited medical school.

3. Valid DEA License;

4. Board Certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and/or Emergency Medicine) that includes the care of young adults.

5. Minimum two years of demonstrated post-residency experience in ambulatory primary care.

6. Demonstrated clinical competence in the delivery of healthcare to late adolescents and young adults.

7. Demonstrated qualification for credentialing and medical staff association at supporting hospital.

8. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and community.

10. Demonstrated experience with electronic health records/practice management software.

11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/population.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience, beyond residency, in outpatient primary care medicine.

2. Demonstrated experience, beyond residency, in adolescent medicine (including: office gynecology, orthopedics, and dermatology).

3. Demonstrated experience and/or additional training in psychiatry/behavioral medicine).

4. Demonstrated experience and/or additional training in sports medicine.

5. Demonstrated experience in college health.

6. Demonstrated experience in treatment of eating disordered patients.

7. Demonstrated experience with participation in accreditation.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

09/10/2026