Physician - University Health Center (9-Month Position)

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University’s University Health Center seeks a physician to provide primary care for college-age students. The position supports collaboration with physician assistants and nurse practitioners, leads quality initiatives, and may serve on committees.

The 9-month administrative and professional role is exempt and full-time, with a focus on student health and education. The selected candidate will practice in a paper-free environment using an electronic health record and a range of

Qualifications

• DO or MD degree required.
• Residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the listed specialties.
• Unrestricted DEA registration.
• Virginia license to practice Medicine and Surgery.
• Ability to work with college-age students in a student-focused environment.
• Ability to educate students about health conditions during appointments and speak on campus.
• Excellent communication with clients, colleagues, and faculty at JMU.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn an EHR system; UHC is paper-free.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and the internet.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for acute illness and injury for college-age students.
• Collaborate with PAs and NPs; support quality assurance efforts.
• Lead clinical projects; perform chart reviews as needed.
• Serve on committees within University Health Center if requested.
• Occasionally perform duties of Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with college-age stude

Educate students about health

Guest speaker on campus

Team collaboration

Education

DO or MD

Residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Unrestricted DEA registration

License to practice Medicine and Surgery in Virginia

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

EHR system knowledge

Internet

Job description

Working Title: Physician - University Health Center (9-Month Position)

State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Health and Wellbeing

Department: 300016 - Student Health Serv

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $150,000 - $160,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/26/2026

About JMU:

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Situated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.

JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The University Health Center provides a comprehensive array of health care services and health education programs to JMU students. Included in our health care services are several medical clinics, a pharmacy, a medical laboratory, and other programs that provide services for more than 30,000 patient encounters a year. UHC practices evidence-based medicine in a confidential, inclusive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected Physician will function as a primary care provider for acute care illness and injury of college age students and provide collaboration/consultative services for physician assistants and nurse practitioners employed by the Health Center. Upon request of the Medical Director, the Physician will lead clinical projects, perform chart reviews for education and quality assurance and lead or serve as a member of committees within the University Health Center or on which the University Health Center is represented. The Physician may occasionally be called upon to perform duties normally assigned to the Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director at their discretion.

Qualifications:

Required:

• DO or MD
• Residency graduate in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the disciplines above
• Unrestricted DEA registration
• License to practice Medicine and Surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Ability to work well with college-age students in a friendly, student-focused and, at times, fast-paced environment
• Ability to educate students about their health conditions during appointments and occasionally serve as a guest speaker in health science classes or other outreach venues on campus
• Excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues, and other JMU faculty and staff
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn an electronic health record system (EHR); UHC is a paper-free health care facility
• Ability to use multiple software programs, primarily Microsoft Office (including Outlook), and the internet

Preferred:

• Primary care experience
• Currently practicing full time in primary care
• College health experience

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.

This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.