Staff Physician, Clinical Practice

University of Rhode Island

$175K — $200K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must hold or obtain an unrestricted Rhode Island Medical License prior to appointment
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Valid DEA License
  • Board Certification or eligibility in a relevant primary care specialty
  • Minimum two years of post-residency experience in ambulatory primary care
  • Clinical competence in healthcare delivery for late adolescents and young adults
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the healthcare delivery team to provide primary care services
  • Obtain health histories and conduct patient assessments to establish care plans
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including women's health
  • Advise on clinical issues and policies affecting primary and specialty care
  • Develop and implement patient care guidelines to improve quality outcomes
  • Provide counseling and education to enhance health outcomes
  • Represent Student Health Service in campus and community settings

Benefits

  • In-person work schedule during academic year (late August - mid May)
  • Participation in professional growth and continuing education opportunities
  • Engagement within a collaborative healthcare environment
  • Focus on comprehensive healthcare for young adults
  • Support for mental health awareness and services
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
SF02206

Job Title
Staff Physician, Clinical Practice

Position Number
109013

FTE
1.00

FLSA
Exempt

Position Type
Professional Staff

Union
URI Physicians' Assoc

Pay Grade Level
N/A

Pay Grade Range
Salary Hiring Range: (position is hourly with an estimated annual (academic year) salary of $175,000 - $200,000

Status
Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year

Department Information

Department
Health Svs.

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email

Physical Demands

Campus Location
Kingston

Grant Funded
No

Extension Contingency Notes

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by
10/12/2026. Applications received after 10/12/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

(Please note: Work is scheduled and performed during academic year (late August - mid May) and salary is paid on calendar year basis.)The position is an in-person work schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Participate as a member of the health care delivery team that provides primary care services to patients, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic health problems, and contributes to health promotion and disease prevention efforts in partnership with the patient. Serve as a health care and wellness resource for the campus community, and, working in a collaborative environment, focus on educating the patient as well as on providing quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with health care delivery team to provide culturally competent primary ambulatory health care services to and in partnership with eligible patients through diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Obtain health histories, perform physical examinations, conduct objective and subjective patient assessment, order diagnostic tests/studies, establish care plan, order medication, and educate the patient appropriate to her/his age, culture, and individual needs.

Assure adequate follow-up by obtaining consultations and/or referrals when appropriate.

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including, but not limited to, suturing, wound care, splinting, soft tissue injury, women's health. Provide proficiency in primary care ambulatory medicine to include interpretation of basic testing (ECGs, PFTs, x-ray wet reads, etc.).

Provide advice to athletes participating in intercollegiate, club, and intramural sports, and individual recreation.

Advise the Medical Director, Director, and staff on clinical issues and policies, changes in primary care, specialty referrals, resource requirements, and relationships with the campus and local communities.

Provide counseling and education to improve health outcomes through application of holistic approach to patient needs. Provide expertise in the recognition and management of routine mental health conditions. Provide comfort and willingness to communicate and share patients with the campus counseling center.

Participate in the development and implementation of patient care guidelines focused on quality outcomes.

Collaborate with other health care providers (e.g., MD, DO, NP, PA, PCNS) and professionals (e.g., pharmacists, RN, LPN, CLS, RT, MA, etc.) in the delivery of quality care.

Maintain clinical records in accordance with current policies and procedures.

Represent the Student Health Service and its programs across campus and within

the community.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Rhode Island Medical License (hold or obtain prior to start date); DEA License; Board Certification in a Primary Care Specialty that includes the care of young adults; personal computer, printer; word processing, electronic health record.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Must hold or obtain an unrestricted Rhode Island Medical License prior to appointment.

2. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree from an accredited medical school.

3. Valid DEA License;

4. Board Certification or eligibility in an appropriate specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and/or Emergency Medicine) that includes the care of young adults.

5. Minimum two years of demonstrated post-residency experience in ambulatory primary care.

6. Demonstrated clinical competence in the delivery of healthcare to late adolescents and young adults.

7. Demonstrated qualification for credentialing and medical staff association at supporting hospital.

8. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and community.

10. Demonstrated experience with electronic health records/practice management software.

11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/population.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience, beyond residency, in outpatient primary care medicine.

2. Demonstrated experience, beyond residency, in adolescent medicine (including: office gynecology, orthopedics, and dermatology).

3. Demonstrated experience and/or additional training in psychiatry/behavioral medicine).

4. Demonstrated experience and/or additional training in sports medicine.

5. Demonstrated experience in college health.

6. Demonstrated experience in treatment of eating disordered patients.

7. Demonstrated experience with participation in accreditation.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date
09/10/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17051

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