Student Health Physician

Position Information

The Student Health Services Physician provides comprehensive, outpatient primary care services exclusively to University of California, Riverside (UCR) students. The Physician delivers evidence‑based medical care that integrates prevention, health education, reproductive health, gender‑affirming care, and holistic health principles to support student well‑being and academic success. The incumbent will lead the clinical implementation of SB24 mandates and requires provision of Medication Abortion (Med AB) services and gender‑affirming healthcare consistent with California law, professional standards of practice, and Student Health Services policies.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume for full consideration. Candidates may also be required to conduct a presentation as part of the interview process. The salary range is $152,157 – $390,471 annually; the expected pay scale is up to $275,000 annually. Salary offers consider education, licensure, certifications, experience, and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position and may not be sponsored for a visa.

As a University employee, you will comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements, and with federal, state, or local government directives.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.

• Experience in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Demonstrated experience providing Medication Abortion (Med AB) services, including counseling, prescribing, clinical management, and follow‑up, consistent with licensure and institutional policy.
• Demonstrated experience providing gender‑affirming and transgender healthcare, including primary care and management of gender‑affirming hormone therapy when clinically appropriate.
• Demonstrated experience providing primary care and outpatient medical services in a clinical setting, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience delivering preventive health services and patient education, including health screenings, immunizations, and counseling related to wellness and risk reduction.
• Experience prescribing medications and managing treatment plans in accordance with evidence‑based clinical guidelines.
• Experience making appropriate referrals and coordinating care for complex diagnostic, procedural, or specialty medical needs.
• Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience providing women’s health services, including reproductive and preventive care, to a young adult population.
• Experience in college health, student health, adolescent health, or young adult medicine, particularly within an outpatient or campus‑based clinical setting.
• Additional training or coursework in preventive medicine, women’s health, adolescent health, or holistic health approaches is highly desirable.
• Experience identifying and responding to mental health concerns in primary care settings, including screening, brief intervention, and referral.
• Experience practicing in diverse, multicultural, or underserved populations, with demonstrated commitment to health equity and culturally responsive care.

• Knowledge of primary care and outpatient medical practice for adolescent and young adult populations, including preventive care and patient education.
• Knowledge of women’s health, triage/urgent care, Medication Abortion (Med AB) protocols, and gender‑affirming/transgender healthcare, consistent with California law and institutional policy.
• Knowledge of preventive medicine, health promotion, and patient education principles.
• Knowledge of California laws and regulations governing medical practice, prescribing, and patient confidentiality.
• Skill in clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing, and follow‑up care in accordance with evidence‑based standards and applicable laws.
• Ability to provide patient‑centered, culturally responsive, and trauma informed care while maintaining…