Medical Director, Student Health Center (MD or DO)

The Medical Director of the Student Health Center (SHC) is responsible for overseeing the care provided by the medical staff to the University of Missouris student population. This leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality healthcare, manages medical staff, and works collaboratively with other departments to support the overall health and well-being of Mizzou students. The Medical Director, as part of the SHC Leadership Team, will also work collaboratively with other internal team members to develop policies, processes, lead and co-lead clinical initiatives, and provide guidance on health-related issues affecting students and the university community.

Key Responsibilities :

Medical Staff Oversight :

• Provide direct medical care to presenting patients and students, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of health conditions.
• Supervise and ensure a high quality of care is delivered by SHC medical staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and contracted healthcare providers such as Attending Psychiatrists and Residents.
• Oversees compliance with immunization requirements for the general student population and students in health-related programs .
• Provides medical oversight of the immunization area.
• Work in conjunction with billing staff to provide clinical education on appropriate charting to ensure full revenue potential from our commercial payors.
• Work collaboratively within SHC leadership team to establish and maintain clinical protocols, guidelines, policies, processes, and procedures in accordance with standards of care, university policies, and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with MU Counseling Center, the Wellness Resource Center, and other campus resources to address the holistic health and well-being needs of students.

Leadership, Supervision, and Management :

Strategic Planning and Program Development :

Policy Development and Compliance :

Collaboration and Advocacy :

Education and Outreach :

A minimum of 5 years of providing direct outpatient care experience.

A minimum of 3 years as a supervisor of other licensed and board-certified physicians in a direct patient care setting.

Strong knowledge issues related to the health and well-being of college students, including mental health, sexual health, preventative care, travel medicine, and chronic disease management.

Demonstrable experience with healthcare administration, human resources, risk management, quality improvement and budget management.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, other university employees and engage with student populations, while projecting a positive image of the SHC. This may include serving as a public health officer for the University of Missouri, Columbia campus.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and task completion skills.

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

State of Missouri medical license or able to obtain a State of Missouri medical license

DEA and Missouri BNDD or the ability to obtain upon hire

Board certification in a primary care discipline (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics) relevant to the health and well-being of college students.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https : / / www.umsystem.edu / totalrewards / benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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