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Job Summary

Department Summary:

University of Michigan's University Health and Counseling (UHC), a unit of Student Life, is a merger of two long-standing units on campus, University Health Service (UHS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).  UHS is a large ambulatory, multispecialty health clinic that serves a diverse student body of more than 53,000 students, as well as UM faculty, staff, retirees, and dependents. UHS provides clinical services throughout its primary care and specialty clinics, as well as health and wellness education and promotion. UHS is committed to promoting and protecting the health of students and other members of the University community so that they achieve their educational and personal goals. Through our programs, services and partnerships, we foster lifelong learning in support of individuals' becoming active participants in their health and wellness.

Position Summary:

UHS is currently seeking a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and treat students, faculty, staff, retirees and others in need of urgent, continuing, and preventative medical care at the UM UHS.
 

Responsibilities*

Patient contact (80%)

  • Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultations to patients age 10+ with a wide variety of acute and chronic health concerns, and the initial evaluation of all patients presenting in an ambulatory setting.
  • The scope of care includes comprehensive primary care including all common mental health conditions, PREP/PEP, gender affirming care, and non-operative gynecological care to both students and non-students.
  • Provide after-hours and weekend coverage on a rotating basis.
  • Maintain compliance with billing and coding practices.
  • Participate in the management of on-site medical emergency procedures.
  • Perform common minor office procedures, including I&D, laceration repair, and LARC.

Administrative/non-patient contact (20%)

  • Provide indirect patient care via phone calls, patient portal, and other modes of communication.
  • Attend and actively participate in on-site Continuing Medical Education activities and other outside CME activities relevant to specific area of training.
  • Participate in the administrative functioning of UHS through various committees, work-groups or special projects as directed by leadership.
  • Complete regular peer review and quality improvement activities as coordinated through the Primary Care clinics and the Quality Improvement Committee.
     

Required Qualifications*

  • A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree
  • Board certified or Board eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or other comparable training program
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency program
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a State and Federal Narcotics and Controlled Substance license
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a current license to practice medicine in the State of Michigan
  • At least 2 years experience after residency completion in an ambulatory clinic primary care setting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in areas relevant to the UHS scope of practice (e.g. adolescent health, office-based surgical procedures, sports medicine, gynecologic health)
     

Desired Qualifications*

  • Experience with office-based surgical procedures
  • Experience in office-based orthopedic care
  • Proficiency using MiChart or EPIC electronic health record
  • Experience with contraception education/prescriptions, including emergency contraception
  • Bi-lingual or multi-lingual skills
  • Experience in motivational interviewing.
     

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

 
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Actual salary commensurate with education, experience, and equity factors.

Relocation will not be offered for this role.

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Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

  • Demonstrated ability to work from a perspective of cultural humility with people from diverse populations (e.g. nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, class, and other social identities).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships, positively represent UHS across diverse communities, and interact effectively with both health care and non-health care professionals.
  • Knowledge and experiences with principles of trauma-informed care.
  • Demonstrated experience with risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Excellent critical thinking and judgement.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of the importance of consent, confidentiality, patient autonomy, and client privacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate change effectively. 

Working Conditions:

Hours/week: 32-40 hours per week
Shift/Hours: Regular daytime hours, with occasional evening and weekend expectations. Start and finish times TBD.
Location: University Health Service, 207 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor 48109
Provide care via telehealth services as appropriate

Physical Requirements:

Ability to move through 4-story building as needed.
 


 

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