Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine (UCCOM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. 

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) provides high-quality and compassionate patient care, inspires and educates tomorrow’s leaders in primary care, and is committed to research and innovation. Our faculty are engaged in scientific inquiry across a broad range of areas, including community engagement in health research, quality improvement to improve cardiovascular outcomes, and educational innovations across a variety of learner populations. The department maintains an active research portfolio of both funded and investigator-initiated projects across several specialized units, including global health, geriatrics, cancer survivorship, integrative medicine, two geographically distinct residency programs, and medical student education. The division proudly employs several skilled research assistants and program managers, as well as three faculty members with years of experience in research and successful funding, including from the National Institutes of Health and Health Resources Service Administration.

The DFCM is recruiting an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who will serve as the Director of University Health Services to provide leadership for all clinical activities within University Health Service (UHS) and serve in an administrative capacity to coordinate with all stakeholders.  

Essential Functions

• Be responsible for overall excellence and quality in the delivery of direct patient care at University Health Services. 
• Direct internal clinical teams including nursing, physician, allied health staff, support staff, etc.  
• Coordinate the development and implementation of specific initiatives aligned with institutional goals and multiple stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and support for clinical scholarly and educational activities when applicable.
• Provide overall leadership within the clinic, creating a positive work environment.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining: Quality Improvement Program, Peer review policy and procedure, Operational policies and procedure, Monthly review of clinical productivity and access measure, TDDD and CLIA license, Clinical practices aligned with payor guideline, Medical and On-Call Coverage, BBP Exposure Policy and Oversight.
• Support and supervise all faculty and clinical staff members. This includes, but is not limited to: Serve as the Collaborating Physician for clinic APPs, Facilitate regular practice meetings that maximize attendance, Meet with individual faculty members on a regular basis and complete annu-al performance reviews of clinicians, Maintain an updated FTE breakdown of all clinicians. 
• Work with staff, faculty, Chair, and other stakeholders, develop a strategic plan for University Health Services and update regularly.
• Work closely with the Business Administrator of UHS and along with the chair and Executive Director of Business Administration, to oversee the budget and develop long-term financial stability. This includes philanthropy and grant funding efforts to maintain and further develop the services and their impact.
• Maintain ongoing partnerships with other academic divisions, University departments, and community organizations to advance the mission of the services and coordinate specialty care including but not limited to: Department of Psychiatry for mental health services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Director of Campus Health for public health initiatives, Athletic Department, International Students Admin, Additional relevant University stakeholders.
• Recruitment of faculty whose talents and activities support the division’s mission and serve as a co-chair of relevant search committees.
• Attend meetings as directed by the Chair of DCFM.
• Participate in additional committees as needed or requested by the Chair including but not limited to: Standardization Committee, Campus Health Operations Committee, SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan) Advisory Committee, UHS Website Committe.
• Maintain a list of key contacts working at every level of oversight, including providers, nurses, specialists, etc.
• Participate in communication intervals at least quarterly with direct reports, including faculty and providers. 

Minimum Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or DO).
• Licensure by the State of Ohio Medical Board.
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active DEA license.