Job Description
When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently searching for a Physician to join our Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re looking for a healthcare position in a higher education setting, please keep reading.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Schiffert Health Center team; a department centered on the health and wellbeing of our student population by caring for them in their times of illness or injuries.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Director, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% Administrative and Professional Faculty appointment.
3) You'll provide quality medical care to the students of Virginia Tech by managing direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
4) You'll prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
5) You'll participate on development and continuous improvement of programs, procedures and standards of care and collaborate with the university and community to enhance relationships with Schiffert Health Center, students, faculty and staff and serve as a preceptor for student trainees.
6) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $230,000 - $243,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Schiffert Health Center’s mission is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, cost-effective, and culturally competent medical care and health promotion for Virginia Tech students.
Required Qualifications
• Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy
• Completion of a General Medicine, Family Medicine, Adolescent Medicine or Internal Medicine residency with board certification/eligibility
• Virginia State Medical License or eligibility
• Post graduate clinical experience dealing with a wide range of medical situations and problems; knowledge of typical medical conditions pertinent to college age students
• Ability to communicate effectively with college students, parents, staff members, and other university departments and personnel
• Familiarity with health information software systems and interfaces and an understanding of the unique characteristics of college health and university health centers
• Commitment to a team approach, experience working with committees
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with a diverse office staff is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of college health center accreditation process and use of electronic medical records (EMR)
• Experience in a college health setting or a primary care setting preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$230,000 - $243,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Rotating Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hours per week
40
Review Date
03/31/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
