Staff Physician

at  North Carolina State University

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Require an MD (medical doctor) or DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine) degree from an accredited school of medicine.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated competencies and skills in primary care medicine including, but not limited to physical assessment, suturing/minor surgical procedures, and mental health screening.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service, including ability to collaborate with other clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, support staff and health center/campus administration.
• Ability to receive assignments and work independently under general direction without reluctance.
• Ability to work well in an environment consisting of people from all communities.
• Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with College Health, Urgent Care, LGBTQ+ community.
• Experience with multi-cultural traditions and/or working knowledge of travel-related infectious diseases.
• Fluency in languages other than English.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STAFF PHYSICIAN:

• Provide quality, full-scale direct patient care as a member of the CH Primary Care team to eligible persons. Direct patient care includes history-taking, examination, treatment, follow up and referral, as appropriate.
• Interpret x-ray, ECG and other laboratory tests.
• Provide primary-level mental health care including evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression and attention deficit disorder.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, suturing, incision and drainage, minor wound and burn care.
• Assist in providing oversight for CH Allergy Injection and Therapeutics Clinics.
• Provide care in a culturally, ethnically and racially diverse environment.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement projects, peer review and continuing education.
• Supervise and support the professional practice of advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacy practitioners).
• Participate in campus outreach activities, when appropriate.
• Participate in CH committees and departmental meetings, as assigned.
• Assist in resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.