Clinic Physician

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Department of Student Health & Well-Being (SHWB) supports health education, primary care and mental health services for JHU students and learners across all nine schools within the University. In addition to health education, our integrated service delivery model provides in-person primary and mental health care options at our clinics as well as remote support through phone and online resources.

We define well-being as an optimal and dynamic state that allows people and communities achieve their full potential. By focusing on the whole person, the whole educational experience, the whole institution, the whole community -- well-being becomes a multifaceted goal and a shared responsibility for the entire institution.

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and supporting the professional development of a diverse team of practitioners and support staff who bring a range of intersecting identities as well as personal and professional experiences to their roles. The Johns Hopkins University comprises undergraduate and graduate students and learners from across the globe, and the division of

Student Health and Well-being prioritizes innovative care delivery models to meet the evolving needs of our stakeholders and to support the development and sustainability of well-being.

Our practice group is recruiting one Clinic Physician (PCP) in a full-time capacity at University Health Services (UHS) on the East Baltimore campus. The PCP will work collaboratively with other healthcare providers across the University and may be called upon to provide care at other locations, including our Washington, D.C. campus.

The PCP is responsible for providing excellent and effective patient care through the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illness and injury. The PCP provides direct clinical care with a significant emphasis on health maintenance and preventive measures and shares responsibility for clinic compliance with state, federal, and ambulatory accreditation requirements.

The academic setting of the position also allows the physician the opportunity to work on population specific issues and keep the clinic on the forefront of best practices in the student health field.

This is a 1.0 FTE full-time exempt position, reporting directly to the Lead Physician. This position is fully funded by SHWB, providers do not bill for services and pay is not based on Relative Value Units (RVUs).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical care of patients at the SHWB primary care (SHWB-PC) clinics. This includes, but is not limited to direct patient care, outreach / preventive health efforts, and follow-up of labs, radiological / other studies, and referrals.
• Deliver culturally competent care, affirming of a wide range of student / learner identities, and promoting the diversity, equity, and inclusion values of the Student Health and Well-Being practice.
• Provide medical consultations as needed to SHWB-PC Nurse Practitioners.
• Perform regular peer chart reviews and pass periodic laboratory proficiency testing and quality control reviews.
• Act as proxy for other SHWB-PC clinicians, the Lead Physician and/or Chief Medical.
• Director when they are absent (e.g. lab results, refills, patient communication).
• Provide back-up on-call phone services to SHWB-PC patients either when the on-call coverage physician is absent or in rotation with other SHWB-PC physicians.
• Staff extended hour clinics as required on evenings and Saturdays.
• Attend SHWB educational and accreditation programs and show evidence of continued self-development and professional involvement by participating in continuing medical educational programs. Assist in accreditation-related projects, including but not limited to policies, meetings, and studies.
• Serve as an active member on one of the internal SWHB-PC committees. May serve as a representative on University-wide committees as designated by the Lead Physician and/or Chief Medical Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Physician, Chief Medical Director, Associate Director, or Administrative Manager.
• Directly report to the Lead Physician.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range. Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The successful candidate should have experience working with diverse patient populations and appreciate and relate effectively to individuals who hold multiple, intersecting identities including but not limited to, historically marginalized and underrepresented populations, various ages and developmental status, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, international status, disability, gender and sexual identities and presentations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and facility in emails is required.
• Knowledge of Excel is helpful.
• Must successfully complete all required and on-going electronic medical records and scheduling system trainings as directed.
• Must complete all required HIPAA and any other specified online training courses deemed necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in adolescent/young adult health, public health, or college health; completion of a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) or fellowship in Adolescent Medicine or two to three years experience working in a college health setting highly desirable.
• Philosophical commitment to the care, development, and education of students.

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution and completion of an ACGME-approved residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Med / Peds, or Pediatrics.
• Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics. Unrestricted license or eligible for unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in the State of Maryland. In the future may also need to be licensed in Washington, D.C.
• Active or eligible for DEA and Maryland Controlled Drug Substances registrations.
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging through Johns Hopkins Hospital and SHWB-PC.
• Occupational health clearance including medical history, immunizations, and drug screen.

Classified Title: Clinic Physician 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MI  
Starting Salary Range: $180,700 - $210,000 Annually ($210,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: Student Health & Well-Being Primary Care  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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