Physician, Athletic Medicine/Student Health

July 7, 2023
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Job Description

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, Physician, Athletic Medicine/Student Health
University Job Title: Physician, Athletic Medicine Bargaining Unit: None – Not included in the union (Yale Union Group) Time Type: Part time Duration Type: Regular Compensation Grade: Administration & Operations Wage Ranges: Click here to see our Wage Ranges Work Location: Central Campus Worksite Address: 55 Lock Street New Haven, CT 06511 Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Searchable Job Family: Clinical, University Health Total # of Hours to be Works: 30 Position Focus: Reports to the Associate Chief of Athletic Medicine at Yale Health. Serves as primary care clinician to Yale varsity student athletes and other Yale students. Provides continuing, comprehensive health care in a patient centered model. Serves as primary care sports medicine consultant for Student Health services for non-varsity athletes and other students with sports or performance related musculoskeletal conditions. Responsibilities include: Obtain and fully document detailed and appropriate histories and physical exams; collaborate with students in the formulation of a differential diagnosis and plan of care; and execute care in a timely manner. Maintain professional, clear, and regular communication with consultants and students regarding plan of care. Assist students with navigation through the specialty clinics, and the hospital system, particularly when the students are waived. With team members, serves as rapid access clinician in Student Health Department during summer and winter recess session. Provides medical care to student athletes during varsity games if covering. Communicate with Yale New Haven Hospital personnel, Infirmary staff, Yale University Deans and Heads of College, and parents regarding individual patients when appropriate.

May perform other duties as assigned. This is a non faculty clinical position. Faculty appointment may be requested with the Yale School of Medicine. Essential Duties: 1. Provides comprehensive ongoing patient centered medical care for all varsity student athletes. 2. Diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses that occur as a result of or that impact participation in varsity athletic activities. 3. Evaluates and implements programs for primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of illness and injury to the student athlete. 4.

Serves as Primary Care Sports Medicine consultant to Yale Student Health for non-varsity athletes. 5. Maintains standards, in consultation and collaboration with Primary Care Sports Medicine colleagues and specialty consultants, for medical care within the specialty and assist in the development of productivity and quality assurance measures. 6. Works closely with the Deans and Heads of College as well as with other stakeholders including, but not limited to, Orthopedics and Athletics. Interpersonal skills, collegiality and ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team are critical characteristics for success in this position. 7. Works closely with certified athletic trainers. Support and supervise the clinical care provided by certified athletic trainers while appreciating that these certified athletic trainers are employed by the Department of Athletics. 8.

Documents encounters in the EMR including diagnosis and proposed plan of care. Updates patient’s active problems, medication list and health maintenance at each encounter. Monitors patient’s adherence with the treatment plan and varies plan according to patient’s responses. 9. Meets departmental standards for quality of clinical care, productivity and service. Follows practice guidelines established by the department and Yale Health. Required Education and Experience: 1. Graduation from an accredited medical school. Graduation from an accredited residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine. 2.

Holds or is eligible to hold a CT Medical License. 3. Holds or is eligible to hold a CT Controlled Substance Registration and Federal DEA Registration. 4. Board Certification. 5. Qualifies for hospital and faculty appointments. 6. Fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine. Previous experience working with adolescents and young adults, preferably in a high school or college setting.

Required Skill/Ability 1: Ability to work with a diverse population within a highly competitive and complex University structure. Required Skill/Ability 2: Willingness to support staff with leadership, teaching and team building. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrated clinical skills as attested by colleagues and supervisors. Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated ability to implement developed standards of quality medical care and the monitoring and utilization of health services. Required Skill/Ability 5: Previous experience working with students and young adults, preferably in a high school or college setting. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Minimum of 2 years previous experience working with Division 1 College athletic program. Drug Screen: No Health Screening: No Background Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here: https://covid19. yale. edu/health-guidelines Posting Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. To apply, visit https://sjobs. brassring. com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad. partnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1577084 Yale is a tobacco-free campus. Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.

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