Student Health Physician

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 152,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside seeks a Student Health Physician to deliver comprehensive primary and urgent care to enrolled students through Student Health Services. You will provide patient-centered care, integrate prevention and education, and support whole-person wellness on campus.

Applicants should hold an MD or DO, have EMR experience, and demonstrate excellence in clinical collaboration, culturally responsive care, and health equity within a diverse undergraduate population.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Experience in primary care and college student health settings.
• Experience with preventive medicine and health education.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and follow evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competency

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or DO

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Information

The Student Health Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care exclusively to University of California, Riverside (UCR) students through Student Health Services. The Physician delivers high-quality primary and urgent care services that integrate medical treatment, prevention, health education, and holistic health principles, supporting student success, continuity of care, and whole-person wellness. Please be advised that applicants must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume for full consideration. Candidates may also be required to conduct a presentation as part of the interview process. The full salary range for the Student Health Physician is $152,157 - $390,471 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $275,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Demonstrated experience providing primary care and outpatient medical services in a clinical setting, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience delivering preventive health services and patient education, including health screenings, immunizations, and counseling related to wellness and risk reduction.
• Experience prescribing medications and managing treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Experience making appropriate referrals and coordinating care for complex diagnostic, procedural, or specialty medical needs.
• Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience in college health, student health, adolescent health, or young adult medicine, particularly within an outpatient or campus-based clinical setting.
• Additional training or coursework in preventive medicine, women’s health, adolescent health, or holistic health approaches is highly desirable.
• Experience identifying and responding to mental health concerns in primary care settings, including screening, brief intervention, and referral.
• Experience practicing in diverse, multicultural, or underserved populations, with demonstrated commitment to health equity and culturally responsive care.
• Experience using Med AB (medical abortion) protocols, including patient counseling, clinical management, and follow-up care, consistent with training, licensure, and institutional policy.
• Experience providing women’s health services, including reproductive and preventive care, to a young adult population.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of primary care and outpatient medical practice for adolescent and young adult populations, including preventive care and patient education.
• Knowledge of preventive medicine, health promotion, and patient education principles.
• Knowledge of California laws and regulations governing medical practice, prescribing, and patient confidentiality.
• Skill in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, and follow-up care in accordance with evidence-based standards and applicable laws.
• Ability to provide patient-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care while maintaining professional ethics, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including coverage that may extend beyond a standard 8-hour workday.
• Ability to document accurately and timely in an electronic health record.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, safely lift and move up to 40 pounds, and perform clinical duties requiring manual dexterity and adequate visual and auditory acuity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively understand, relate to, communicate with, and be understood by young adult patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with or training in Medication Abortion (Med AB) services, or willingness to obtain training consistent with licensure and institutional policy.
• Experience with quality improvement, peer review, or accreditation activities in a healthcare setting.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

The Student Health Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care exclusively to University of California, Riverside (UCR) students through Student Health Services. The Physician delivers high-quality primary and urgent care services that integrate medical treatment, prevention, health education, and holistic health principles, supporting student success, continuity of care, and whole-person wellness.