Medical Director

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

52d•$245,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Community and Belonging, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern. University Health Services (UHS) is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient healthcare organization dedicated to meeting students as they are, where they are, and how they are, then collaborating with them to build mental and physical resiliency so they can take on the world! We are also committed to caring for our staff and maintaining a healthy, thriving work environment that fosters a sense of belonging for each of us. University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about recruiting a diverse candidate pool that reflects the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply. The Medical Director provides strategic oversight and clinical leadership for all medical services, a department with an operating budget of approximately $9.2 million. The Medical Director plays a pivotal role in guiding a multidisciplinary team of over 50 clinical professionals, including 14 direct reports, to deliver high-quality, student-centered care. The Medical Director’s leadership team includes the Assistant Medical Director, the Assistant Director of Clinical Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing Services, and selected lead staff. This position functions as a mentor, consultant, and leader for physicians, advanced care providers, nurses, and ancillary staff. Under the general direction of the Executive Director of UHS, the Medical Director champions evidence-based clinical excellence, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with best practices in college health. In conjunction with the Executive Team of UHS, the Medical Director works to maintain an engaging, collaborative, and productive working environment for all staff. This position also provides direct care to UO students. The Medical Director is available in a consultative role for other areas of clinical care such as physical therapy, dental, pharmacy, lab, and radiology. In addition to internal leadership, the Medical Director serves as a key liaison to the broader University of Oregon community and local medical partners. The role involves close collaboration with campus stakeholders, including Student Life partners, University Housing, and others to support holistic student wellness. This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists. Employee loses eligibility for employment if on the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and/or System of Award Management (SAM). In addition, employee must be in compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other 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
Successful completion of a criminal background check
Routine screening of Medicaid and Medicare Exclusion Lists
Compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.

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, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with best practices in college health.
Works to maintain an engaging, collaborative, and productive working environment for all staff.
Provides direct care to UO students.
Is available in a consultative role for other areas of clinical care such as physical therapy, dental, pharmacy, lab, and radiology.
Serves as a key liaison to the broader University of Oregon community and local medical partners.
Collaborates with campus stakeholders, including Student Life partners, University Housing, and others to support holistic student wellness.