Student Health Physician

This position reports to the Medical Director, University Student Health Services. The Student Health Physician provides comprehensive primary and episodic care to students on the Boston, Medford, and Grafton campuses through both in-person and telehealth visits. Responsibilities include managing common acute conditions and injuries, as well as providing longitudinal care for chronic conditions typical in this population (e.g., asthma, allergies, migraines, gastrointestinal issues, eating disorders, and musculoskeletal concerns).

A key focus of the role is inclusive reproductive and sexual health care for all genders. Physicians are expected to conduct routine depression screenings and demonstrate comfort and competence in addressing mental health and sexual health topics. Additionally, the physician supports Tufts’ travel medicine services for students participating in university-affiliated travel programs. These services may expand to include faculty and staff, and the physician will play a role in developing and sustaining this initiative.

While this role does not include occupational health or urgent care for faculty/staff (with the possible future exception of travel medicine), collaboration with colleagues and providing consultative support to other clinical team members is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Medical Care

• Provide primary and episodic care to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through in-person and telehealth visits, in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Diagnose and manage common acute illnesses and injuries; provide ongoing care for chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, eating disorders, and musculoskeletal issues.
• Conduct routine depression screenings and coordinate referrals to in-house or external behavioral health providers; demonstrate comfort and skill in addressing mental health and sexual health topics.
• Perform after-visit follow-up, including communicating test results, providing clinical advice via phone or secure messaging, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Deliver inclusive reproductive and sexual health care for all genders, with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered support.
• Communicate with appropriate university deans (with student consent) to support students experiencing significant or complex health issues.

Health Services Collaboration

• Provide clinical consultation to nurse practitioners and registered nurses in a supportive, collaborative manner that fosters learning, professional development, and collegiality.

Travel Medicine

• Support the AVP of Health Services and the Medical Director in developing travel medicine services for Tufts faculty, staff, and students traveling on university-related business.
• Provide travel medicine consultations, including pre-travel and post-travel evaluations for graduate and professional students participating in Tufts-sponsored work or study travel.

Administrative

• Participate in regular clinical meetings and committees or work groups as requested by the Medical Director.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using the electronic medical record system, including appointment scheduling and compliance with professional and institutional standards.