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Acts in collaboration with the Union College nurse practitioners and Physician Assistant to provide health services for students. Supervises the Physician Assistant as per NYS codes, rules, and regulations.

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.

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 (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?\_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , 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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [email protected] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.