Assistant Medical Director

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Work type: Staff Full Time

Location: UMass Amherst

Department:Medical Services

Union:Non-Unit Exempt

Categories: Health Medical Services

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the University Health Services (UHS) Medical Director, the Assistant Medical Director provides leadership and oversite of the Urgent Care Center in accordance with the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Emergency Medicine. This position provides urgent care services for students, faculty/staff, and others eligible for health care at UMass Amherst.

Essential Functions

Provides physician oversight to implement, evaluate, and guide activities and policies of UHS urgent care center which provides care to students and other eligible patients. Develops strategies that ensure a high quality of emergency patient care.

Responsible for selection, training and supervising of all personnel that report directly or indirectly to the Assistant Medical Director. Oversees credentialing for emergency care professionals.

Provide urgent care services to patients during regular and evening hours. Responsible for timely entry in medical records and appropriate referral to other providers. Performs procedures appropriate to training. Orders medications including controlled substances.

Maintains a program of continuing emergency medical education as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and includes bi-annual CPR review.

Participates in staff meetings, committees, and quality improvement activities.

May coordinate a major program activity as assigned by the Director of UHS for Medical Care.

Understands and contributes to implementation of department and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a multi-cultural environment.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

M.D. or D.O. degree and licensure for the practice of medicine in Massachusetts or licensed in another state with Massachusetts licensure at time of appointment.

Board certified in Emergency Medicine and three (3) years of residency training.

Over five (5) years of progressively responsible emergency patient care and program leadership.

Administrative skills to assume a leadership role in directing a Medical Staff.

Qualified for a local hospital staffing privilege, either as a courtesy or active staff member.

Registration as a controlled substance practitioner in Massachusetts and with the FDA at time of appointment.

Insurable by the Massachusetts Medical Professional Insurance Association or equivalent insurer.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical university primary health care clinic environment activity.

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Work Schedule

40hrs/week with rotation of evening, weekend, and holidays.

Regular weekday hours during academic year (open until 8 pm), share call and weekend clinic hours in rotation with other physicians.

No hospital responsibilities.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application, submit a cover letter, resume, the names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates who are selected for an interview, will be asked to provide 3 letters of recommendation.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Jun 25 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Sep 27 2024 Eastern Daylight Time