Physician (11/12 Pay Plan)

Exciting Opportunity at SSU!

Physician (11/12 Pay Plan), #541982

Are you a physician (MD or DO) who is looking for more work/life balance and is passionate about the provision of top-quality primary care medical services? Would you like to have sufficient time to spend with patients on relationship building, preventative care, and health education? Would you enjoy working with our diverse student body on a beautiful and dynamic college campus and getting out of the office from time to time to provide outreach or to collaborate with campus partners? Does the idea of no on-call or long hours appeal to you? Would you like a month off in the summer to spend with family, to travel, or to pursue other hobbies and interests in addition to vacation and holidays throughout the year? Sonoma State University (SSU) is seeking a skilled physician to join our team at the Student Health Center (SHC) as we continue to develop and reinforce our culture of excellence. If you’d like to pursue a fulfilling career with outstanding benefits, this position is for you.

About Us

Sonoma State University values diversity, respect, excellence, and integrity. The SHC strives to provide high quality, affirming, and culturally-sensitive/humble care and health education to a diverse student population. The team includes administrators, medical assistants, registered nurses, a health educator, a laboratory scientist, a pharmacist, and medical providers. We are primarily funded by student fees, do not accept insurance, and are able to offer our students low or no-cost services. We largely treat acute illness and minor injury, perform age- and lifestyle-appropriate screening, and have the time and capacity to provide both individualized and population-based focus on health education and preventive care. We also provide reproductive health care including medication abortion. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

The Role

As a physician, you'll be an integral part of the SHC team reporting to the Sr. Director of Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) and the SHC. You will be part of a small, talented, and collaborative medical team that prioritizes achievement, reliability, compassion, diversity, teamwork, and well-being. You will spend most of your time providing direct care to our students and will also participate in department planning, quality improvement, committee work, and outreach activities. You'll play a key role in ensuring the excellence and effectiveness of health services and will make a meaningful impact on the current and future health of SSU students.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be licensed as an MD or a DO in the State of California and be board certified in primary care. You’ll need strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills in both written and verbal formats. You should be proficient with computers and software including electronic health records. Experience working in higher education, interest in working with students from historically marginalized communities, and ability to speak fluently in Spanish are all preferred.

Review the position description for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

Sonoma State University embraces innovation in our quest to be a national model for public higher education by 2025. Our students graduate prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century and to make an impact in the community and the world. SSU’s core values include Diversity and Social Justice; Sustainability and Environmental Inquiry; Connectivity and Community Engagement; and Adaptability and Responsiveness.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Wednesday, September 4th.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The compensation for the 11 months of work will be paid out over 12 months with the month of July observed. Starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and will not exceed $218,196 annually.

In accordance with the California State University 11/12 pay plan, the salary earned for months worked will ultimately be pro-rated to an 11/12 salary schedule and paid over 12 months in equal increments, with benefits covered for the entire 12 months. Under the 11/12 schedule, the salary placement will not exceed $16,668 per month, paid over 12 months with continuous benefits eligibility. This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 14 paid holidays are offered each year; 13 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year ( comprehensive benefits summary PDF ).

Supplemental Information - Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid-compliance-and-monitoring-office .

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.

Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e., H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu . The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccommodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu .

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Advertised: Aug 20 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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