Job Description

Assoc Dir, Clinical Services
Job ID: 285987
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
At Student Health Services (SHS) our mission is to foster positive patient outcomes by providing professional medical and psychiatric services for Augusta University students. We prioritize patient safety, quality healthcare, professionalism, and compassion as our service standards. We aim to assist each student to achieve and maintain holistic well-being in order to reach their maximum potential within the academic (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) programs at Augusta University.
Job Summary
This position serves administrative and clinically within Student Health Services, providing healthcare services to the AU student population, to include but not limited to primary medical and mental healthcare, and supervising the clinical team that consists of primary care physicians, mid-level providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants), registered nurses and ancillary staff with physical therapy and dietetics. This includes, but is not limited, to annual performance evaluations, ensuring maintenance of clinical competency standards and policies, peer review, staff scheduling, and professional development.
Responsibilities
The duties include but are not limited to:
IN-PERSON AND TELEHEALTH CARE: Provide in-person and telehealth services to eligible students including, but not limited to, evaluating patients through effective history taking, physical assessment, and determination of appropriate differential diagnosis based on clinical guidelines. This includes performing primary medical and mental healthcare, which includes gender-based health care as well as minor surgical procedures under supervising physicians. Inherent in these responsibilities are: analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating subjective and objective findings to develop an applicable treatment plan and disposition that is consistent with clinical care best practice guidelines; providing appropriate physician or specialty provider referrals as needed; participating in e-prescribing as a capability in serving the patient population; and preparing and executing orders for laboratory studies, vaccines, diagnostic studies (including radiology, EKG, OTC and RX medications, office treatments and procedures pertaining to patient care).
PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE DAY-TO-DAY SUPERVISION: Provide administrative day-to-day supervision of clinical staff (full-time, part-time and ancillary providers and registered nurses), which includes collaborating with the Director in strategic planning, overseeing the clinical quality improvement activities, strategic practice drills and risk management initiatives, and ensuring best practice for physical and mental healthcare is maintained across the clinical setting with up-to date policies.
PROVIDE OVERSIGHT: Ensure best practice for physical and mental healthcare is maintained across the clinical setting with up-to-date clinical policies and procedures that are outcome focused, using national clinical guidelines and evidence-based medicine. Work closely with the Director to achieve national AAAHC accreditation and other duties as deemed necessary for the organizational mission.
OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's degree. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body. Active and unrestricted licensure for advanced practice nursing from the Georgia Board of Nursing and eligible for APRN protocol approval to practice from the Georgia Composite Medical Board, and credentialing by Student Health Services.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university Physician Assistant program with a Master's degree. Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Active and unrestrictive licensure to practice medicine from the Georgia Composite Medical Board as a Physician Assistant with eligible protocol approval, and credentialing by Student Health Services. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education or recertification.
Must maintain status as a certified NP or PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing nursing/medical education or recertification. Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ambulatory care setting, preferably with college age population. Experience in providing comprehensive primary physical and mental healthcare along with providing patient health education. Experience working among a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Experience using electronic health records and patient portal. Experience in supervisory position for greater than one year. Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required within one year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Time management skills. Experience in policy development and implementation.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivation.
Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to multitask effectively and with flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to plan, prioritize, manage, and coordinate projects while meeting deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Certifications/License
Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the regular business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B16
Salary: $95,200/annually-$121,000/annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=285987&PostingSeq=1
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