Medical Director

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director provides strategic oversight and clinical leadership for all medical services at University Health Services (UHS), a nationally accredited, multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization. This department has an operating budget of approximately $9.2 million and is guided by a multidisciplinary team of over 50 clinical professionals, including 14 direct reports. The Medical Director plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, student-centered care, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with best practices in college health. The position also involves direct patient care for UO students and serves as a consultative resource for other clinical areas. Additionally, the Medical Director acts as a key liaison to the broader University of Oregon community and local medical partners, collaborating with campus stakeholders to support holistic student wellness. This role requires a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging, with an emphasis on recruiting a diverse candidate pool. The position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists, as well as compliance with UHS immunization requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school.
M.D. or D.O. licensure by the Oregon Medical Board, or ability to obtain by agreed upon start date of employment.
Valid Drug Enforcement Administration certification for prescription of controlled substances, or ability to obtain by agreed upon start date of employment.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification, or ability to obtain by agreed upon start date of employment.
Maintains ABMS-approved board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills and experience in using practice management software.
Ability to provide culturally appropriate care for a diverse college population.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in college health care at a large public institution.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Experience in a multidisciplinary, highly matrixed healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic oversight and clinical leadership for all medical services.
Guides a multidisciplinary team of over 50 clinical professionals, including 14 direct reports, to deliver high-quality, student-centered care.
Functions as a mentor, consultant, and leader for physicians, advanced care providers, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Champions evidence-based clinical excellence and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensures alignment with best practices in college health.
Works with the Executive Team of UHS to maintain an engaging, collaborative, and productive working environment for all staff.
Provides direct care to UO students.
Serves in a consultative role for other areas of clinical care such as physical therapy, dental, pharmacy, lab, and radiology.
Acts as a key liaison to the broader University of Oregon community and local medical partners.
Collaborates closely with campus stakeholders, including Student Life partners and University Housing, to support holistic student wellness.