Medical Director

Department: University Health Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $245000 - $260000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA14-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

July 23 2026; position open until filled

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The Division of Student Life supports the universitys 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 Directors 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 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.

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

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

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

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