Medical Director Physician

Step into an exceptional leadership opportunity at the University of Oregon, where healthcare, student well-being, and campus engagement come together. University Health Services seeks a collaborative physician executive to serve as Medical Director and provide strategic and clinical leadership for a comprehensive student health program.

The Medical Director will lead a multidisciplinary medical services team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, specialty physicians, an athletic trainer, and other clinical professionals. As a member of the University Health Services executive team, the Medical Director will collaborate with leaders across mental health, health promotion and wellness, allied health, and administration.

University Health Services offers an integrated environment that includes medical care, counseling, psychiatry, dental care, pharmacy, laboratory services, x-ray, and embedded behavioral health support. The incoming leader will help strengthen coordination across these areas and connect students more easily with the care and resources they need.

The position is primarily focused on administrative and organizational leadership, while maintaining a limited clinical presence that enables the Medical Director to stay connected to students and frontline colleagues.

The successful candidate will be an approachable, visible, and relationship-oriented leader who listens carefully, communicates transparently, and builds trust across disciplines. The university seeks a physician executive who can advance access, support operational sustainability, guide change, and foster a culture where employees feel heard and valued.

Opportunity Highlights

•Lead a multidisciplinary medical services team within a nationally accredited university health program.

•Serve as a member of the University Health Services executive team.

•Advance the integration of medical, mental health, and allied health services.

•Improve student access while supporting clinical quality and operational sustainability.

•Help shape an evolving leadership structure with additional clinical operations and nursing support.

•Represent University Health Services across Student Life and the broader university.

•Maintain a limited clinical practice of approximately one half-day each week.

•Join a committed team that values transparency, collaboration, and relationship-based leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. and maintain ABMS-approved board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. Oregon medical licensure, or the ability to obtain it by the agreed-upon start date, is required. Preferred qualifications include at least three years of supervisory experience, college health experience at a large public institution, and leadership experience in a multidisciplinary, highly matrixed healthcare environment.

Professional Competencies

•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

Community Information

Located in Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon offers the energy of a major public university within a community known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and quality of life. The setting provides an appealing combination of professional impact, university engagement, and an active Pacific Northwest lifestyle.

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