10 month per year position

General Information: The Student Health Center (SHC) is a pleasant, busy, nationally accredited, well-equipped, on-campus clinic providing quality out-patient medical, lab, x-ray, pharmacy, and heath education services to the approximately 8,500 students enrolled at Sonoma State University (SSU), a public liberal arts university located approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco in beautiful Sonoma County.

Position: Working under the general supervision of the SHC Medical Director & guided by high ethical, legal, & medical quality standards, the successful candidate will join a collaborative team of physicians, nurse practitioners and clinical support staff committed to the healthcare & health education mission of the Student Health Center.  SHC physicians practice in accordance with evidence-based medicine, SHC policies & procedures, & accreditation standards.  Responsibilities include evaluation & treatment of ambulatory patients with illnesses, infections, injuries, allergic, respiratory, EENT, GI, GYN, GU, neurological, musculoskeletal, skin, & mental health/psycho-social conditions.  SHC physicians order & interpret x-rays, lab work, EKGs & other diagnostic tests; prescribe & administer medications & vaccines; perform basic medical, minor surgical, orthopedic, & diagnostic procedures including local anesthesia, laceration repair, phlebotomy, IVs, I & D, splinting & casting; respond to SHC & campus-wide urgent medical, infectious disease, & disaster situations; ensure documentation, confidentiality & continuity of care; collaborate & interface with on & off campus health care providers on behalf of students; & provide consultation & leadership in areas such as preventive medicine, health education, & public health.  Physicians also consult with & provide medical oversight to clinical support staff, facilitate SHC productivity & cost effectiveness, & actively contribute to quality improvement, risk management, national accreditation, emergency preparedness, health promotion, outreach, and similar SHC efforts.  The work environment is collegial & rewarding.  Responsibilities have typically not required night or weekend work. The position is anticipated to begin in September of 2008.

Qualifications:Requires graduation with an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school recognized by the Medical Board of California; a current license to practice medicine in California with no restrictions; completion of residency training in family practice, internal medicine, ER medicine, pediatrics/adolescent medicine or other relevant primary care field; current or immediately pending American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) certification; DEA certification; CPR/AED & ACLS certification; competence to perform all duties of this position; & progressively responsible experience in medical practice applicable to a primary care outpatient college health setting.  Qualifications, credentials & experience must be confirmed by primary source verification, National Practitioner Data Bank query, references & peer review. The successful candidate must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, & ability to practice high quality evidence based medicine & ensure compliance with laws & regulations as well as ethical, medical, national accreditation, risk management, & productivity standards. Sound judgment, reliability, effective oral & written communication skills & the ability to use information technology systems are required. Experience with medical practice management & EMR software is preferred.   The successful candidate must be enthusiastic about the educational, preventive, & developmental aspects of college health; & have the ability to serve as a mentor, resource, & consultant for SHC personnel. The successful candidate must be able to effectively represent the SHC & demonstrate excellent interpersonal, teamwork & patient interaction skills as well as positive work attitude, strong & reliable work ethic, sound judgment, & the ability to work independently, collaboratively, & with supervision in a busy multitasking setting. The applicant must be able to, seek consultation & solutions, implement improvements, adapt to change, role model healthy behavior, & interact with colleagues & a diverse college population with caring, warmth & inclusiveness. This position requires the physical & cognitive ability to accurately, quickly, & skillfully perform medical diagnostic & treatment procedures, speak clearly, examine & assist patients, & engage in emergency response & other activities that require strength, dexterity, visual & auditory acuity, verbal articulation skills; composure under stress, and the ability to move quickly in confined & expansive areas; work for extended uninterrupted periods; stand, stoop, reach & lift up to 40 pounds; & maintain the health status and outlook necessary to perform duties in a professional, kind, competent & productive manner without risk of harm to patients or disruption of SHC operations.(Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) required.)

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled to work the equivalent of 10 compensated months per year with time off scheduled during academic break periods. The current starting salary range begins at $10,477 per month worked.  Placement in the range will depend on relevant qualifications, experience, internal equity, & budget considerations.  Employment in this position will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.  Extensive benefits include insurance, retirement, paid holidays, sick, vacation, employee & dependent fee waiver for approved university courses, etc. A comprehensive benefits summary is available at http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Physicians-Unit1.pdf or by request from SSU Human Services.

Application Process: A completed SSU Employment Application form , letter of interest & resume are required. Materials submitted without a completed application form will not be considered. For more information on the application process and to download an on-line application, visit www.sonoma.edu/hs/. You may also contact Human Services to have an application mailed to you. Materials submitted with your application will not be returned. Prompt submission of application materials will help ensure consideration prior to the conclusion of this “open until filled” recruitment. The ADA Coordinator is available to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation in the hiring process.


In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws, Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Sonoma State University is an Equal Opportunity /ADA Employer.