Director of the Student Health Center

Saint Louis University•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Director, Student Health Center provides strategic, medical, and operational leadership for student health and physical therapy at Saint Louis University including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of student health and physical therapy services that align with our Jesuit concept of cura personalis, or care of the whole person. The Director role typically includes 50% administrative functions and 50% patient care and patient care management. Administrative functions include development and oversight of the departmental budget, recruitment and staffing, preparing departmental reports, reviewing student health insurance plan and coverage compliance, and overseeing contracted telehealth and lab services. In addition, the Director oversees clinical operations, medical best practice, provides primary patient care to students, communicates with physicians and other clinical team members both inside and outside of the department. This role implements annual continuous improvement process and procedure review to enhance patient outcome, experience and accessibility. The Director is expected to be available for call during non-business hours as both supportive to the medical staff, direct patient care, and emergent needs on campus. The Director is responsible for ensuring the department is following applicable state and federal laws and evidence-based clinical guidelines through creating and reviewing relevant departmental policies and procedures. The Director collaborates with SSM Health Group as part of the student health services agreement.

Requirements

Knowledge of and experience using an electronic health records management system
Knowledge of strategic planning, developing and implementing policies and procedures, budget and capital planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills with attentiveness to detail
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to demonstrate social justice, equity, and inclusion
Ability to demonstrate personal and professional integrity and a strong sense of ethics
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
Ability to effectively develop reports and present data
Ability to build effective and high performing teams
Ability to manage clinical delivery models and scheduling
Ability to manage effectively during a crisis
Ability to establish goals consistent with the vision and mission of the university
Ability to work with diverse student population, including knowledge of related cultural influences that may affect health
Ability to work some evening and weekend hours
Master’s degree in relevant health related field
Five or more years of progressive responsibility and administrative experience
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with licensure from the State of Missouri
Basic Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

Keeps informed of college health trends; provides expertise to division of Student Development; serves on division leadership, relevant committees, and task forces
Oversees and assists with case management of students identified with specific health concerns; participates in treatment teams as needed
Oversees and assists with patient care management; provides comprehensive health history and physical examinations, including women’s health examinations; provides follow-up care to patients; updates physicians on patients’ status
Coordinates services at Student Health Center including contracted and hired providers of care; supervises clinical support staff; oversees 24-hour nurse advice line and afterhours care, including telehealth and other services contracted from outside vendors
Oversees clinic operations; maintains clinic policies and procedures; ensures department compliance; leads quality improvement efforts and assessments
Collaborates with other departments and facilities to provide educational and clinical opportunities on campus
Collaborates with human resources to provide vaccine and medical compliance for faculty and staff on campus
Oversees all vaccine and medical compliance for students on campus including specialized requirements for clinical facing students
Collaborates with community services including local health departments for public health initiatives, patient accessibility, and crisis response
Uses Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) as a clinician, accessibility manager, and super user
Performs other duties as assigned