Acute Care Services Lead Physician
Job no: 535532
Position type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Division/Equivalent: VP Student Life
School/Unit: University Health Services
Department/Office: University Health Center
Categories: Healthcare/Nursing
Department: University Health Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $213,000 - $220,000 annually
Compensation Band: OS-OA13-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
July 6, 2025; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:
• Cover letter which expresses your interest in the position and fully articulates how you meet the minimum qualifications, professional competencies, and any preferred qualifications you may have
• Current resume/CV which includes dates of employment
Applicants will also be asked to submit the name and contact information for three professional references, one of which is preferred to be a current or most recent supervisor (if not currently employed). Candidate will be notified prior to references being contacted.
Department Summary
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, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, 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 unit within the Division of Student Life and is a nationally accredited (AAAHC), multispecialty, outpatient clinic 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.
The University of Oregon is located in the beautiful temperate rain forests of the Pacific Northwest in Eugene, Oregon. Your office could be a 5-minute walk to the Willamette River and a 45-minute drive to snow-covered mountains or sandy ocean beaches…
University Health Services is committed to demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging through action, including being intentional about recruiting candidates who are equipped to support the identities of our student body. We encourage people of all lived experiences to apply.
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Health Services (UHS) medical staff in a clinical leadership position. This position will have a primary focus on providing acute medical care for UO students. A secondary focus will be to serve as lead for the acute care team, providing oversight and support for clinical systems and processes and serving on the medical staff’s leadership team.
The acute care clinic is designed to deliver excellent, effective, evidence-based, triage and same-day care for UO undergraduate and graduate students with acute illnesses and injuries. The clinic is staffed by medical providers, registered nurses, and medical assistants working as a cohesive team with a goal to get students feeling better so they can take on the world!
The acute care team functions within the broader Medical Services team, which also includes primary care, sports medicine, and specialty services (gynecology, endocrinology, and psychiatry). UHS additionally has counseling, physical therapy, dental, pharmacy, diagnostic services, and public health teams. This multi-disciplinary setting provides a high level of support and collegiality for the medical providers within UHS.
This position will report to the Medical Director and serve as a member of the UHS Medical Staff, a group of providers who are friendly, smart, and supportive.
This position requires the 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, employees must follow Compliance with UHS policies regarding tuberculosis screening, measles and mumps (MMR), seasonal flu, hepatitis B, and other immunization requirements.
Minimum Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school
• M.D. or D.O licensure by the Oregon Medical Board, or ability to obtain the licensure by the agreed upon start date of employment
• Maintains ABMS-approved board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Ability and experience in practicing a broad scope of primary care medicine and/or emergency medicine
• Experience in ambulatory care outpatient medicine and/or emergency medicine
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration certification for prescription of controlled substances, or ability to obtain by first day of employment
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification, or the ability to obtain by first day of employment
Professional Competencies
• Experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Three years of experience in clinical setting with an emphasis on acute care
• Three years of experience in providing clinical leadership within a healthcare setting, preferably with an acute care focus
• Experience working in a collaborative role within a leadership team
• Experience providing clinical direction and education to support triage nursing systems
• Experience in a college health clinical setting
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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. 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 contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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