Camp Physician

Volunteer Position Available: Camp Physician

In addition to the qualifications we seek in all volunteers, as outlined on the Volunteer & Support Camp Oasis page, the Camp Physician role has its own set of parameters:

General Responsibility
Oversee the camp's medical operations according to the camp mission, guiding principles, and medical manual; to supervise all medical care.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for any medical situation that may arise
• Assist with staff training, discussing IBD in children and its impact
• Provide direction on and supervise all treatment and medical procedures
• Order medications (if needed)
• Transfer care to and from other camp physicians upon arrival and departure from camp
• Complete appropriate forms (Incident Reports, Medications Log, etc.) in a timely manner
• Assist in evaluating the entire camp operation with suggestions for the following season
• As needed, speak with campers' parents
• Perform other duties as designated by Medical Director

Essential Functions

• Ability to assist in staff training
• Ability to help monitor health and safety of the camp population
• Ability to diagnose ailments and provide care as needed
• Ability to reach patients on rugged terrain

Specific Qualifications

• Possess valid DEA and physician's licenses (or obtain appropriate reciprocity) to practice medicine in the state in which camp is located
• Possess medical liability insurance
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults with IBD in a camp setting
• Preferred: Experience with pediatric GI patients or emergency rooms
• Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training