Wake Forest University·Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The Staff Physician provides high-quality primary and urgent medical care to Wake Forest University students to support their academic success and well-being. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, managing direct patient care, and providing clinical supervision to medical students and advanced practice providers.
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Job Description: Summary
The Staff Physician contributes to the academic success and personal well-being of Wake Forest University (WFU) students by providing high-quality, efficient primary and urgent medical care, as well as health promotion. This position is full-time and follows the academic calendar, with rotating calls during academic breaks, holidays, and when the clinic is closed.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
this position has reduced summer hours while maintaining consistency of pay.
Conduct physical exams and acute/urgent care assessments for students.
Manages direct patient care, including examination, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and/or referrals. Provides health education and preventative care.
Provides clinical supervision of advanced practice providers, medical students, and physicians in training.
Collaborates with all clinical, administrative, and leadership personnel. Also works with campus partners to ensure holistic patient care across campus.
Communicates with appropriate university officials concerning patients' medical accommodations or class recommendations. Participates in public health functions, reporting, and trend analysis at Deacon Health.
Provides coverage for the after-hours nurse call line and weekend clinic coverage on a rotating basis.
Completes all Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation within 24 business hours of the patient encounter to ensure accuracy and AAAHC compliance.
Performs all duties and documentation in accordance with legal, regulatory, fiscal, and accreditation standards (AAAHC).
Adheres to patient confidentiality and documentation, and follows established policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement, safety, and infection control standards and drills.
Provides training for Deacon Health staff, medical students/residents, and campus community as assigned by the Director. Provides clinical supervision of advanced practice providers, nurses, medical students, and physicians in training.
Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service presentations.
Participates with other Deacon Health staff in planning, projects, and programs such as health promotion, surveys, and Division of Campus Life events. Serves on University committees, as requested.
Participates in other Deacon Health specialty clinics and programs, such as allergy clinic, travel clinic.
• Serves as a designated essential employee; required to report to campus or remain on duty to support students’ well-being and campus continuity during inclement weather, university closures, or other emergency situations.
• Occasionally exposed to low and/or high temperatures. Noisy environments and hazardous conditions.
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Time Type Requirement: Full time
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu [AskHR@wfu.edu] or (336) 758-4700.
Market context
Staff physician roles in North Carolina are often competitive because employers look for a full clinical credential set, including an MD or DO, active North Carolina licensure, DEA certification, and board certification in a related specialty. Candidates with primary or urgent care experience may stand out, especially in settings tied to student or campus health. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the posting against your background before applying.
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