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Western Washington University Temporary Primary Care Physician in Bellingham, Washington
Temporary Primary Care Physician
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=502083&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Temporary Part Time
Location: Bellingham, WA
Categories: Enrollment & Student Services
Position TitleTemporary Primary Care Physician
About the University
Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.
About the DepartmentThe Student Health Center supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
About the Position
The temporary, hourly fill-in Primary Care Physician provides ambulatory health care service delivery at the WWU Student Health Center, as directed by the Medical Director.
The Primary Care Physician provides ambulatory health care service delivery to Western Washington University Students at the Student Health Center. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our community.
Physician position will work 1-5 days per week through June 2025 at the Student Health Center working with diverse students and staff to support health and wellness for Western Washington University students.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness and those elements of primary medical care that is reasonable within the constraints of the nature, funding and calendar of operations of the Student Health Center.
Treatment and management of chronic disease.
Physical examinations for general health care and pre-participation occupational/travel/MVA.
Minor medical and surgical procedures.
Evaluation and plan of care for accidents and emergencies including stabilization prior to transfer to the emergency room.
Provide a holistic approach to patient care, including providing patient education as appropriate and participating as requested by the director in the activities of the Prevention and Wellness Services.
Provide in-service and consultation for nurses and other staff in Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services as necessary to update their skills and perform their duties.
Coordination and follow-up of medical referrals in the community as necessary.
Provide services and conduct work assignments in a positive and inclusive manner that supports the inclusivity and equity objectives of the campus community.
Maintain an appropriate personal continuing medical education program of relevance to assigned duties.
Engage in professional development opportunities that support the continued growth of cultural responsiveness and effectiveness in the areas of access, inclusion, diversity, multicultural and cross-cultural communication, and other related topics.
Participate in peer review with other clinicians.
Provide medical consultation and participate in collaborative care for student with interdisciplinary team of advanced practice clinicians, nurses, behavioral health counselors, and campus and community partners as needed.
Other duties as may be assigned by the health center director.
Required Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school.
M.D. or D.O. Licensure in the State of Washington (or license eligible at the time of employment).
ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) approved board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Pediatrics.
Experience diagnosing and treating adult (college-aged) patients.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Valid Drug Enforcement Administration certification for prescription of controlled substances.
Experience in practicing primary care medicine for a minimum of three years.
Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating mental health disorders within the scope of primary care.
Demonstrated ability and sensitivity in working effectively with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience delivering services to individuals who hold marginalized identities, such as Latine and Black students, disabled students, and/or LGBTQ+ students.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a University or College Health Clinic setting.
A strong commitment to creating a culturally responsive environment for staff and students, the delivery of programs that support diversity objectives, and the development of cultural engagement and responsiveness skills.
Record of commitment to advancing access, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in healthcare, higher education and/or the workplace setting.
Masters of Public Health with experience managing communicable disease outbreaks.
Experience in Travel Medicine Clinic management and oversight.
Experience working in an urgent care clinic setting.
One or more of the following certifications:
Current Board Certification in Adolescent Medicine (ABFM)
Current Board Certification in Sports Medicine (ABFM)
Current Board Certification in Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Conditions of Employment
Maintain a current unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery within the State of Washington
Maintain Board Specialty Certification, memberships in professional organizations and local hospital staff as appropriate to the needs of the Student Health Center, and maintenance of good professional standing.
Maintain BCLS certification
Successful fit testing and the ability to wear a N95 mask for several hours
Maintains Tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and COVID vaccinations
Proof of measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B and varicella immunity
Salary $83 - $95/hour depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits Information
Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Professional%20Staff.pdf) .
Application Instructions
Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date NotesPosition is open until filled
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/disability-accommodations) , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services atvpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) .
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) .
Job no: 502083
Advertised: Jan 15 2025 09:00 Pacific Standard Time
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