Physician

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Physician to deliver primary health care to students through Student Health Services' clinics. The physician will supervise mid-level providers, cover the Medical Director in their absence, and contribute to quality improvement and clinic operations, serving a diverse student population.

The role requires board certification in Family or Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine, VA licensure or eligibility, and a current DEA license, with experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the role of a physician in ambulatory care settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to engage positively with a diverse student population and with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care to ODU students in two Norfolk clinics.
• Supervise mid-level providers and cover for the Medical Director in their absence.
• Contribute to quality improvement studies, clinic operations, and student community programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Diversity engagement

Collaboration with healthcare staff

Education

MD/DO degree

VA licensure eligible

DEA license

National Practitioner Databank review

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Physician

Department

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE

Position Number

GP017A

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Physician role provides primary health care services for ODUstudents through Student Health Services’ two clinic locations inNorfolk, Virginia. The Physician serves a diverse studentpopulation including undergraduate, graduate and medical students.The role provides medical consultation and supervision of mid-levelproviders in the Student Health clinics and covers for the MedicalDirector in their absence, including supervision of clinicalsupervisor and laboratory supervisor. The Physician contributes toquality improvement studies, clinic operations, and the studentcommunity through participation in department and universityprograms and activities.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the role of as a physician in an ambulatory caresetting. Considerable interpersonal skills as well as excellentverbal/written skills. Considerable ability to interact positivelywith a diverse student population. Considerable ability to interactpositively with nurse practitioners/physician assistants, athletictraining staff, and counseling staff.

Licensed to practice or eligible for licensure as a physician inthe state of Virginia; Current DEA license; Satisfactory Review bythe National Practitioner Databank.

Board certified in the physician’s primary specialty (e.g., FamilyMedicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine) and MedicalDegree may be MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

Some experience as a primary care physician in an outpatientsetting.

Preferred Qualifications

Some experience in a college health setting.

Conditions of Employment

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-basedcriminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Job Open Date

10/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date

11/02/2026

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles suchas braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’sforward-focused public doctoral research university with more than23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, anenergetic residential community and initiatives that contribute$2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.