Director of Clinical Medicine

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) seeks an accomplished and innovative physician leader to serve as its next Director of Clinical Medicine at University Health Services (UHS). The Director of Clinical Medicine will provide strategic direction and oversight for medical care at UW-Madison while serving as a compassionate clinician, thought partner and an integral partner across UHS for all work related to health and wellness. The Director of Clinical Medicine will bring a passion for providing medical services tailored to student's needs and support and champion an integrated and holistic care model. The Director of Clinical Medicine will advance a respectful and healthy work environment that facilitates employee engagement for a varied workforce and actively promotes social justice values. They will support the overarching UHS mission of promoting student's academic and personal success through an integrated model of medical, mental health, and prevention activities and services.

Founded in 1848, UW-Madison is the flagship institution of the University of Wisconsin System and a land-grant research university committed to excellence in research, teaching, and public service. It consistently ranks among the world's top research universities and draws on revenues of more than $2.4 billion annually. It has a student body of approximately 50,000 and a faculty and staff of approximately 25,000. UHS is the student health center at UW-Madison, and it provides comprehensive medical and mental health care, and prevention services to members of the UW-Madison campus community.

The Director of Clinical Medicine reports to the Medical Services Director and will be a collaborative member of the Medical Services team as a culture of belonging grows for the staff. The Director of Clinical Medicine is responsible for supporting physicians and advanced practice professional providers in their growth and development as clinicians as well as ensuring their success in providing high-quality evidence-based medical care to patients. The Director of Clinical Medicine will collaborate with primary care and gynecology clinical leadership on the supervision and development of all providers and the clinical practice across Medical Services clinics. The position has direct supervisory experience for three clinical leaders who, in turn, oversee a multidisciplinary medical team that includes primary care, gynecology, sexual health, travel medicine, allergy and immunization, physical therapy, and athletic training. The Director of Clinical Medicine must be an effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communicator with the ability to effectively interact with diverse populations and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The successful candidate must hold the earned degree of MD or DO and be currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of Wisconsin.

The Director of Clinical Medicine will be a relationship builder across UHS, student affairs, and the University of Wisconsin, championing the work of Medical Services, exploring potential partnerships, and ensuring a shared commitment to student and staff health and wellbeing.

KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE NEXT DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

--Together with the Executive Director of University Health Services and Medical Services Director, develop and support a strategic planning process focused on ensuring a high-quality healthcare experience for all UW-Madison Students.

--Build and support a collaborative and collegial workplace and support the recruitment and retention of a talented team of diverse healthcare providers.

--Through recruitment and training of staff, ensure the provision of accessible, inclusive, and culturally competent healthcare to all UW-Madison students.

--Deepen the UHS and Medical Services commitment to integrated care through partnerships with Mental Health Services, Health Promotion, and other entities in and out of student affairs with a focus on student health and well-being.

--Develop and support a culture of evidence-based decision-making to ensure successful and equitable care for students and the operational effectiveness of UHS Medical Services.

--Participate in UHS training programs for health professions students by serving as clinical preceptor, developing, and delivering educational curricula to health profession learners as well as UHS medical providers.

Responsibilities:

This position is 50-60% direct clinical care and 40-50% administrative activities (which could vary based on clinical and administrative needs at a given time).

Direct Clinical Care and Student Experience Duties (50-60%):
-Provide clinical care to UHS Medical Services patients.
-Collaborate with other UHS providers, including mental health providers, on student care.