Clinical Physician - Student Health Engemann Admin - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Performs medical services and performs other related work as required for the wellbeing of patients. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Obtains patient history and performs a complete or focused physical examination and procedures, as needed. Devises a diagnostic and treatment plan to address patients' medical needs.

Essential Duties:

• Performs medical assessments of patients. Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate.
• Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.
• Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, etc. tests. Prescribes and administers medications, vaccines, and other treatments, as needed.
• Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.
• Performs medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma.
• Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients’ understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning.
• Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by TJC and other accrediting agencies.
• Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.
• Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req M.D. Degree in Medicine. OR
• Req D.O. Degree in Medicine.

• Req 0-1 year Experience as M.D. or D.O. (Successful completion of Residency at an accredited healthcare institution)

• Req Ability to provide diagnostic treatment and counseling services.
• Req Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.
• Req Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with physicians, nurses, other staff, students, etc. Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Req Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref 2 years Experience as M.D. or D.O.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req DEA Certificate
• Req Board Certified Current certificate in specialty area.

FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRAINING: Applicable for this department only: ◦ *Per LA Fire City Code regulations If working within the following areas, employee is exempt from this requirement: Student Health Center and Athletics facilities (within “B” occupancy).

The hourly rate range for this position is $92.00 - $151.80. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.