Physician

UVA Pipelines & Pathways

. Provide physician services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic and other locations such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory surgery centers .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management within clinical settings, adhering to regulatory standards and promoting effective communication with healthcare teams and patients. Proficient in performing diagnostic studies, procedures, and surgeries while maintaining compliance with healthcare policies and quality standards.

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Doctor Of Medicine (MD) Or Doctor Of Osteopathy (DO)Board Certification In SpecialtyUnrestricted Virginia Medical LicenseCurrent DEA CertificateExperience In Patient Management

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosis FormulationDiagnostic Studies InterpretationCPT And ICD Diagnosis CodingEmergency TherapyMedication OrderingSurgical ProceduresHealth Risk ProfilingClinical EducationComputerized Scheduling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention To DetailCompassionate Patient InteractionTeam CollaborationEducational Program Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Board CertificationDEA Certificate

Industry Keywords

UVA Health SystemHealthcare ManagementPatient CareClinical EducationQuality StandardsRegulatory ComplianceInpatient CareAssisted Living FacilitiesAmbulatory Surgery CentersMedical Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide physician services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic and other locations such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory surgery centers
Work with the medical director, administrative management, office manager, and nursing staff to facilitate patient management through the healthcare system
Independently assess, diagnose, and initiate medical processes or procedures within training, experience, and credentialing
Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including emergency therapy when needed
Formulate diagnoses, identify problems and health-risk profiles, and communicate findings to the healthcare team
Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies such as x-rays and laboratory tests
Perform procedures and surgeries within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentials/privileges
Order medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescriptive regulations
Request consultations and initiate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers
Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic or diagnostic interventions
Provide information and support to patients and families regarding disease processes and treatment plans
Participate in on-call responsibilities in practice or inpatient environments
Educate patients and families regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatments
Manage patients according to UVA Health System and UVA UPG policies and procedures
Participate in hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or other institutional care settings as appropriate
Examine population systems and processes and recommend, develop, implement, and evaluate improvement strategies
Promote timely and compassionate communication between families and the healthcare team
Report births, deaths, contagious-disease outbreaks, and other critical information as legally required
Meet quality standards determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System
Serve on selected nursing, medical, and administrative committees as needed
Participate in the clinical education of medical students, interns, residents, and graduate nurses
Participate in peer and other review activities
Prepare and attend to reports, claims, and correspondence required for professional services
Promote the professional practice of the group
Follow UPG, UVA Health System, CMS, and contracted payer policies and procedures
Accurately assign CPT and ICD diagnosis codes
Work with Administrative Management on ABN and other payer requirements to support timely claims payment
Participate in education of healthcare professionals and develop and present educational programs
Participate in designing and developing teaching materials
Serve as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and allied healthcare practitioners
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
Completion of an accredited residency in the chosen specialty
Board certification in specialty; if newly graduated from residency, certification must be obtained within 2 years of graduation and kept current
Unrestricted license to practice within the Commonwealth of Virginia
Current DEA certificate without restriction
Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull 50–100 lbs
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, frequently bend/stoop, reach overhead/extensively/repetitively, and perform repetitive computer keyboard motion
Ability to work around noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
Continuing education opportunities through conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs, and regional/national professional conferences
Professional growth opportunities through formal and informal activities