Staff Physician - Student Health & Wellness Lead

Lehigh University; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 136,340 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition benefits for employees and Dep

Job summary

Lehigh University’s Student Affairs division seeks a Staff Physician at the Health and Wellness Center in Bethlehem, PA to deliver comprehensive primary care to a diverse student community with clinical rigor and genuine care.

In this ambulatory setting you’ll diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, coordinate referrals, and promote preventive health and wellness through student-focused counseling and health initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Three to five years of work-related clinical experience.
• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and BLS.
• Solid understanding of healthcare compliance and documentation standards.
• Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based primary care by diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, order/interpret tests, and coordinate care plans.
• Provide preventive health services and patient-centered counseling.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment within scope of practice.
• Supervise or collaborate with APCs and review external medical data.
• Support clinic flow and develop clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Contribute to university health initiatives and student wellbeing programs.

Skills

Primary care

Ambulatory care

Chronic disease management

Patient counseling

Communication with young adults

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Clinical decision support

Job description

Lehigh University’s Student Affairs division seeks a Staff Physician at the Health and Wellness Center in Bethlehem, PA to deliver comprehensive primary care to a diverse student community with clinical rigor and genuine care.

In this ambulatory setting you’ll diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions, coordinate referrals, and promote preventive health and wellness through student-focused counseling and health initiatives.