Medical Director, Student Health

AMN Healthcare; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 245,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Medical Director for Student Health at the University of Oregon to provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive student health program. The role combines administrative oversight with a limited clinical presence, aiming to improve access, quality, and operational sustainability across medical, mental health, and allied services.

The successful candidate will be an approachable physician leader with ABMS board certification and Oregon licensure, able to navigate a

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. and ABMS board certification in Family, Internal, or Emergency Medicine.
• Oregon medical licensure or ability to obtain by start date is required.
• Preferred: 3+ years supervisory experience and leadership in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary medical services team within a university health program.
• Serve on the University Health Services executive team and collaborate with mental health and wellness leaders.
• Advance integration of medical, mental health, and allied health services.
• Improve student access while supporting clinical quality and operational sustainability.
• Represent University Health Services across Student Life and the broader university.
• Maintain a limited clinical practice of about half a day per week.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Change management

Education

MD/DO degree

ABMS board certification in Family/Internal/Emergency Medicine

Oregon medical license

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Medical Director, Student Health

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $245000.00 - $260000.00

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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About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.