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The University of Florida's Student Health Care Center (SHCC), a vibrant part of the Department of Community Health and Family Medicine within the College of Medicine, is on the hunt for a dynamic full-time physician to join their team! This non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor role offers you the chance to make a real impact by delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to our diverse student body.
In this role, you'll thrive in an ambulatory care setting, championing student health with a focus on enhancing access, quality, and cost-effective care. Guided by the Director of the SHCC, you'll operate with independence while collaborating closely with a talented team of medical professionals, including Advanced Practice Providers and fellow physicians. This is your chance to be at the forefront of student health advocacy and innovation at UF!
This position is non-tenure accruing. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
Clinical Duties:
This position provides the following medical services to UF students: acute illness and/or injury care, chronic disease management and preventative services. Customary faculty duties such as telephone after-hours call and occasional weekend clinic coverage are shared amongst the 27 other providers.
Educational Activities:
There are opportunities to teach residents and medical students on elective rotations during patient care activities at the Student Health Care Center. This position will also participate in educational conferences, seminars, and lectures and share in faculty duties as assigned.
About the SHCC:
The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.
Our Vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.
shcc.ufl.edu
The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a brand new state-of-the-art WELL certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site. If you are a passionate and compassionate physician committed to student well-being, we invite you to apply and be a vital part of our team dedicated to fostering a campus environment that promotes physical and mental health.
About the University of Florida:
The University of Florida ranks among America’s top 4 best public universities by Forbes in 2024!
With a student enrollment of approximately 55,000, UF has been a cornerstone of Gainesville since 1906. The university boasts 16 colleges, a major academic health center, a top-ranked undergraduate online program, and, true to its land-grant mission, one of the nation’s most comprehensive agriculture and natural resources programs. UF also features 21 NCAA Division I varsity teams competing in the Southeastern Conference. The university operates on a 2,000-acre campus, which combines its historic red-brick core with cutting-edge facilities and preserved natural areas, seamlessly connecting to nearby innovation, commercial, and residential districts. With a $5 billion annual budget and over 140 mission-focused units throughout Florida, UF stands as the only member of the Association of American Universities from the Sunshine State, which includes the nation's top 60 public and private research universities. The 2021-22 academic year saw a record-breaking 51,000+ freshman applications.
Several qualities distinguish UF among today’s leading public research universities. The first is its highly comprehensive breadth of colleges on a single campus, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration the second is its unwavering support from the state of Florida, which has endorsed UF’s drive to become one of the nation’s very best public research universities — supporting those efforts since 2013 with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding to grow its faculty ranks by 500 members. UF’s third exceptional quality is its vibrancy. Much like Florida, the nation’s third-largest and one of its fastest-growing states, UF is continually evolving and transforming as it strives to become "a premier university that the state, nation, and world look to for leadership.” https://med.ufl.edu/.
The University of Florida provides broad and comprehensive benefits programs. For more information on the Faculty Benefits please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/
About Gainesville, Florida:
Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, stands as a key hub for education, medicine, culture, and athletics in the state. As the largest city and county seat of Alachua County, with approximately 269,000 residents, Gainesville offers a comprehensive range of municipal services, from cultural and nature programs to essential administrative support.
The city boasts a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Renowned for its commitment to preserving historic buildings and its scenic natural beauty, Gainesville features numerous parks, museums, and lakes that attract thousands of visitors. Its lush landscape and urban "forest" make it one of Florida's most picturesque cities.
Strategically located within a few hours’ drive of major cities like Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa, Gainesville offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, with beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities just a day’s drive away. With its warm climate allowing for year-round outdoor activities and a vibrant community fostered by The University of Florida and UF Health Shands, Gainesville is an ideal place for families.
For more information, check out: The Guide to Greater Gainesville and Explore Gainesville in 60 seconds
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
The University of Florida College of Medicine is committed to diversity, inclusion, and heath equity through the efforts of actively finding, developing, and including the best talent to support our vision of being “a premier institution focused on promoting health and alleviating human suffering through exceptional education, discovery, innovation and patient-centered health care of the highest quality.”
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. (Search Job Requisition 533045).
Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format:
(1) a cover letter (letter of interest)
(2) a curriculum vitae
The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Jocelyn Gravlee, Search Committee Chair.
After applying, please request three signed letters of recommendation from your professional colleagues. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Jocelyn Gravlee, Search Committee Chair.
The signed letters should be sent by email to CHFM HR at careers@chfm.ufl.edu
The final candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Selected candidates must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Background searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications upon submission and continue accepting applications until the position is filled.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: UF participates in state and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. Voluntary insurance options, including vision, dental, long-term disability, and more, are also available.
- Retirement Options: UF offers attractive retirement options, such as the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
- Leave: UF employees have access to a generous paid leave plan, a sick leave pool, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid medical leave, and leave payouts.
See more information on benefits here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/
As a state organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.
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