Virtual Consulting Physician

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Job Summary

Caltech's Student Health Clinic is seeking Virtual Consulting Physicians to provide medical expertise and support to our small, dedicated health team when the Medical Director, who serves as the supervising physician, is off-site or unavailable. This fully remote position does not require night or weekend coverage. The ideal candidate will collaborate with clinic staff-including physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants-to enhance student care by offering expert consultation on a variety of medical cases and clinical questions typical of an onsite college health clinic when needed by our nurse practitioner staff. This is a flexible, occasional role designed to support low-frequency consultation needs as they arise.

The clinic provides a range of acute and primary care services for enrolled students at Caltech. Onsite resources include a limited supply of oral and injectable medications, an EKG machine, and laboratory services with blood draws sent to LabCorp for processing. We also administer allergy desensitization injections under standing orders from students' off-site allergists and assist with injectable medications as needed.

Essential Job Duties

Offer medical advice and recommendations for clinic providers on complex or challenging cases.

• Assist in evaluating diagnostic results, including EKGs, laboratory and imaging reports, and advise on treatment options.
• Provide insight and guidance on clinical protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices and current medical standards.
• Communicate with the clinic's Medical Director and staff, contributing expertise to support high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Participate in case discussions and consultations as needed, providing a reliable and accessible resource for clinical decision-making.
• Provide feedback input on clinical guidelines, protocols, and standing orders to ensure up-to-date and effective student care.
• Provide input on educational materials and resources for health staff and students to promote health awareness and preventive care.
• An UpToDate subscription will be provided to clinicians who provide clinical coverage at least five days per year, ensuring access to current, evidence-based medical guidance.

Basic Qualifications

Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States.

Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience after residency with experience in college health, primary care, or urgent care settings preferred.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively consult and collaborate remotely.

Working Conditions

Required Documents

Compensation :

Anticipated $400 per 8-hour on-call shift for flexible, low-frequency virtual consultation coverage.

Hiring Range

$50 / hr

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.