School Based Staff Physician

Description

Job Title: Physician (School Based Program Director)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared by: Human Resources

Last Modified: 05/23/2024, 02/18/2026, 08/05/2026

Summary

As the main provider and Clinical Director for our School-Based Program at UCHC, you will play a crucial role in providing primary care services to students within the school setting. This position combines clinical expertise and leadership skills with a focus on preventive care, health promotion, and addressing the unique healthcare needs of school-aged children. You will work collaboratively with school personnel, parents, and community partners to ensure the well-being of students and promote a healthy learning environment.

General Accountabilities

• Provide leadership and direction for clinic staff, including healthcare providers, administrative personnel, and support staff.
• Serve as a clinical leader and resource for healthcare providers, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and quality standards.
• Provide comprehensive primary care services to students, including routine physical exams, acute care visits, chronic disease management, and immunizations.
• Conduct health screenings, assessments, and risk evaluations to identify and address medical, developmental, and behavioral health concerns.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including school nurses, counselors, and educators, to develop care plans and support student health and academic success.
• Develop and implement health promotion initiatives, educational programs, and preventive interventions to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles among students.
• Deliver age-appropriate health education sessions on topics such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, sexual health, substance abuse prevention, and mental wellness.
• Engage with parents, caregivers, and school staff to provide guidance, resources, and support for promoting positive health outcomes within the school community.
• Facilitate care coordination and referrals for students requiring specialty care, mental health services, dental care, or additional support services.
• Communicate effectively with external healthcare providers, specialists, and community agencies to ensure seamless transitions of care and continuity for students with complex health needs.
• Advocate for students and families to access appropriate resources and services, addressing social determinants of health and barriers to care as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documentation, and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations and FQHC standards.
• Ensure timely completion of encounter notes, progress reports, and required paperwork for billing, reporting, and quality assurance purposes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation activities, and accreditation processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of school-based healthcare services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, including FTCA, PCMH, and PHMI programs. Monitor and improve the quality of care provided at the clinic.
• Develop and implement health programs tailored to the needs of the student population, focusing on preventive care, health education, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage the school based clinic’s budget, resources, and supplies efficiently. Seek funding opportunities and manage grants to support school based clinic operations.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
• Current state medical license and DEA registration.

Skills

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and manage clinical operations.
• Experience working with pediatric populations, preferably in a school-based or community health setting.
• Strong clinical skills in primary care, preventive medicine, and adolescent health.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to promoting health equity, cultural competence, and student-centered care.

Skills: Language

• Bilingual-English/Spanish is preferred.

Physical Requirement

• Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 25 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.  
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel to all UCHC facilities as needed.
• Occasionally required to sit and walk.
• Finger dexterity required.
• Hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to adverse conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Exposure to extreme cold.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to high, precarious places.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Possible risk of electrical shock.
• Exposure to explosives.
• Possible risk of radiation and vibration.
• Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, helmets, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is high.

Acknowledgement:

I have been given a copy of this position description. I understand that I may be asked to perform job-related duties not listed in the description and that my duties may change at any time, according to the UCHC needs. Nothing in this position description is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. Employment is strictly on an at-will basis.