Supervises the Physician Assistant as per NYS codes, rules, and regulations.

The Physician will visit the clinic once per week, ten weeks per term, for four hours each visit. They will provide phone consultation only from graduation to the end of June and for the month of August.

Position Title: Physician

Pay Status and Classification: Contracted Position

Schedule: 4 hours/week for each 10 week term (3 terms/year)

Supervisor: Director of Health Services

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Health Services: Reviews charts, and consults with health services clinic’s staff about difficult cases.

• Sees selected patients when on-site.

• Consults with the staff of the Union College health services clinic during each term via telephone.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school. Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics) preferred.

• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in New York.

• Experience in college health, primary care, or a related field is desirable.

• Strong clinical skills and the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

• Knowledge of and commitment to best practices in college health, including a comprehensive understanding of issues related to student health and wellness.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.

• Sensitivity to and respect for the unique challenges and concerns of college-aged individuals

• Adherence to ethical guidelines and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $18,360. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).