MD/DO Physician

MD/DO Physician - Student Health Services About University at Albany:

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. U Albany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, U Albany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success. 

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

U Albany is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community with commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance. U Albany has been named 2025 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. We are designated as a Health Promoting University.

Provide quality medical services to a diverse student population as part of an outpatient clinic and participate in health education and community outreach activities related to the University Student Health Services.   Serve as a consultant and supervisor to Student Health Services clinical staff.  Serve as assistant medical director designee as assigned and in the Medical Director's absence. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and electronic N.Y.S. prescription prescribing procedures is essential.

The Physician works 5 days per week 12 months per year, between the hours of 9: 00 AM - 5: 00 PM, Monday - Friday during the semester and 8: 00AM - 4: 00PM during the summer and breaks. The Physician reports directly to the Medical Director.

Working at the University at Albany comes with state benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards, including comprehensive health and retirement plan options for eligible employees. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal, and academic pursuits - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

Highlights

• Work/Life Balance. This position provides services during working hours Monday-Friday, with NO evenings, on-call or weekends, providing attractive work schedules and a strong work/life benefit for staff.
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Paid time off for vacation days, sick days, holidays, and Floaters annually. It is important for employees to be able to recharge and take the time they need to improve their overall productivity and health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage medical and gynecological concerns, which includes:
  • Assessment and diagnosis, providing patient health education, ordering laboratory tests, x-rays, and prescribing medications
  • Keep timely and meticulous health records
  • Provide physicals for sports, study abroad and academic-related activities
  • Evaluate MMR/TB status regarding administrative health requirement
  • Refer to specialty or emergency care as appropriate
  • Work with University Counseling and Psychological Services related to referring and receiving referrals
  • Cooperate with Albany County Department of Health
  • Cooperate inter-departmentally with U Albany
  • Participate in orientation and other outreach for students
• Assist medical director; serve as designee in their absence
• Lead and manage direct reports/team providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's mission. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements, offering constructive feedback and developing improvement plans. 
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Medical Director
• Available to provide clinical supervision for the following positions: PA, NP
• May supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements:

• Clinical responsibilities, among others, include:
  • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and electronic N.Y.S. prescription prescribing procedures.
  • Demonstrated skill in providing effective care to diverse range of personal and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to conduct efficient and effective triage and provide recommendations for medical care as well as referrals for other related services.
  • Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to provide leadership, oversight, and direction to assure Student Health Center goals, activities, and practices are consistent with and contribute to the department and University's goals and strategies.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Commitment to cultural humility and ongoing development of multicultural competency in the context of providing inclusive and equitable services.
  • Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Medical School accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Graduate of an Accredited Residency.
• Current Board Certification in Family Medicine, OR Internal Medicine, OR Medicine and Pediatrics.
• NYS Medical License, current.
• DEA, current.
• Experience providing primary medical and gynecologic care, including diagnosis and evidence-based evaluation and treatment.
• Experience providing medical care to a diverse adolescent/young adult population 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience working in Urgent Care settings.
• 1-2 years' experience working in College Health.
• 1-2 years' experience working with culturally diverse, adolescent, young adult population.

Working Environment:

• Typical medical office environment.
• Ability to be a professional resource for office staff from advance practice providers (NP/PA) to front desk, to nursing to lab staff.
• Ability to provide both in person and telehealth medical care.
• Ability to work with technology, including EMR and emails.
• Ability to precept Medical Students and Medical Residents.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range:  College Physician, SL6, $175,000-185,000.

Special Notes:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that U Albany is not an E-Verify employer.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to New York Labor Law 194-a, the University will not seek, request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or salary history information as a condition of employment consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited circumstances permitted by law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, including interviews, please contact Rhonda Haines, the University's Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) in the Office of Human Resources, at rlhaines@albany.edu or (518) 437-4700; requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=205483

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

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