Medical Director
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitOur mission is to provide collaborative health care designed to empower students to develop lifelong skills that enhance their physical, psychological and wellness status in an inclusive and affirming environment and promote student success and retention.
Student Health Services…
•Provides student-centered, medical, counseling and wellness services which are affordable and accessible
•Utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to wellness and health care
•Provides an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of diversity
•Promotes professional excellence, responsiveness and ethical practice
•Committed to the support of the educational, research and service missions of the University
This position functions as the Medical Director for SHS, as the Chief Medical Officer for the University, and as an Associate Physician. The Medical Director is responsible for assurance of the quality of medical care for SHS. These responsibilities include the establishment of and adherence to medical policies and standards. The Medical Director is responsible for the clinical supervision of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, lab manager and Sports Medicine Fellow physicians from Cone Health System. The Medical Director is also responsible for the training and supervision of medical students, residents and nurse practitioner students during their externships and/or preceptorships at UNCG SHS. Other responsibilities include consultation on medical issues with other campus entities and SHS staff and participation on University committees requiring medical/health care input including the UNCG Communicable Disease Committee, UNCG Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, SHS Infection Prevention Control and Safety Committee, SHS Management Team, etc.
Minimum Qualifications•Current MD or DO physician license
•Current DEA license
•Current NPI number
•3-5 years of experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or urgent care medicine
•Familiarity with prescribing and managing anxiety, depression and sleep disorders
Board certification in family medicine, internal medicine, or urgent care medicine.
Positive malpractice history, no patient complaints with state medical boards and no other negative citations as documented by the National Provider Data Bank.
Preferred Qualifications•3-5 years of experience in college health
•Experience working with a diverse population
•Current MD or DO physician license from the State of North Carolina
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.
Recruitment Rangecommensurate with experienceOrg #-DepartmentStudent Health Services - 44604Job Open Date07/15/2019For Best Consideration DateJob Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year12FLSAExemptKey Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Percentage Of Time20%Key ResponsibilityKnowledge
Essential Tasks•Serves as the primary representative for UNCG on matters related to infection and as coordinator of the clinical response for students who are infected, in coordination with NC and Guilford County Departments of Health and Human Services
•Serves on the UNCG Communicable Disease Committee and core decision-making group
•Monitors CDC and other appropriate resources for epidemic and other health related trends and alerts
•Participates in the UNCG Emergency Preparedness Response Team
• Provides external medical risk management consultation to UNCG’s Team Quest
• Participates in quality improvement clinical activities and peer review
•Provides clinical input to the Director and the SHS Management Team in regard to current health trends, problems and issues
Patient Care
Essential Tasks•Provides direct primary patient care to students and staff with workers compensation needs at least half time
•Responsible for all daily operational aspects of and the quality of medical care provided by the Student Health Services
•Provides direct clinical care to UNCG students and limited care to faculty and staff
•Serves as the medical authority for nursing standing orders and standardized policies and procedures in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor
•Is comfortable with the administration and monitoring of mental health medications
•Performs IACUC medical clearance for students and faculty involved in research with animals as well as the medical evaluation of employees using OSHA respirators in their jobs
•The SHS Medical Director serves as Clinical Consultant for the SHS Laboratory, providing consultation to laboratory clients as appropriate
Instruction
Essential Tasks•Instructs and trains employees, students, and/or other clients, including onsite clinical supervision of Sports Medicine fellows in collaboration with Cone Health system
•Facilitates regular provider meetings and/or training
Communication/Collaboration
Essential Tasks•Is responsible for maintaining cooperative and supportive relationships with all levels of employees and other departments within the university
•Collaborates with the Counseling Center and the UNCG Center for Well Being to assure a coordinated approach to the delivery of programs and services
•The Medical Director maintains contact with local medical consultants and hospitals regarding patient consultations outside UNCG’s SHS and, where appropriate, coordinates with city, county and state public health officials
• Collaborates with other university departments to improve care for students e.g. Athletics, Nursing, Wellness etc.
Leadership
Essential Tasks•Develops and maintains current policies and procedures, clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice protocols for Medical Services and implements and monitors adherence to them
•Assures compliance with AAAHC accreditation standards
•Takes a leadership role in providing ongoing education and information related to clinical coding activities
•As a member of the SHS Management Team, participates in the development of overall strategic plans, goals and objectives, and the assessment of the department
•Provides clinical input on administrative, programmatic and operational management policies and decisions
•Responsible, for creative improvement of medical services, using the ability to plan, establish and implement systems of comprehensive health care and quality assurance programs
•Develops and recommends strategies to enhance performance, effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and compliance of all clinical functions
Operations/Supervision
Essential Tasks•Directly supervises EHRA and SHRA staff, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and lab/x-ray manager
•Provides mentorship to new providers
•Directly supervises certified athletic trainer with Kinesiology Department for Dance students
•Acts in the official capacity of physician director of SHS laboratory
R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical EffortHand Movement-Grasping - f, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Vision-Skilled Trades - f, Reading - c, Eye-hand coordination - o, Vision-Visual inspection - c, Hearing - c, Talking - f, Standing - f, Sitting - o, Walking - f, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - oWork EnvironmentInside - cApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:
- CAA
- NCAA Arts
- ICFAD
- SECCAC
- Arts Council of the African Studies Association
- Professional Job Board
- InsideHigherEd
- Social Media
- Networking
- UNCGjobsearch website
- Other
- If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Yes
- No
- Are you board certified in family medicine, internal medicine, or urgent care medicine?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have prior experience as a provider in student health services in a university setting?
- Yes
- No
- Have you been named in a malpractice legal action?
- Yes
- No
- Are you comfortable with an integrated medical/behavioral health treatment model?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a minimum of three to five years of leadership experience in an ambulatory or primary care setting?
- Yes
- No
- Are you a graduate of a formal accredited medical school and licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina?
- Yes
- No
- Does your scope of practice in include treating basic behavioral health issues in patients and prescribing appropriate medications?
- Yes
- No
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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