Physician/Medical Director of Primary Care

Medical Director Of Primary Care

The University Health Center seeks a collaborative and experienced physician leader to serve as the Medical Director of Primary Care. This individual will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care while offering direct oversight of the primary care department. The Medical Director of Primary Care will act as the supervisor for a multidisciplinary team of primary care providers, ensuring the delivery of compassionate and student-centered healthcare. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Medical Services, this role is a key partner in advancing an integrated and comprehensive care model. This is a full-time, fully in-person staff position. This position is considered essential for the purpose of campus emergencies. This position may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care
• Provide comprehensive primary and acute care services to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Maryland campus community.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical records.
• Work closely with ancillary departments, including laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and physical therapy, to coordinate diagnostic testing, interpret results, optimize medication management, and ensure timely, comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
• Provide cross-consultation and collaboration with specialty areas such as GYN, sexual health, gender-affirming care, and psychiatry.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Administrative & Leadership
• Directly oversee a team of medical providers, providing mentorship, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Contribute to peer review processes and the implementation of clinical protocols in Primary Care.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of Medical Services and the Clinic Nurse Manager to ensure operational effectiveness and high standards of care.
• Participate in committees and workgroups to develop programs that meet the evolving needs of a diverse student body.
• Deepen the commitment to integrated health by partnering with Psychiatry and Substance Use services.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Support a culture of evidence-based decision-making to ensure equitable care for all students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in Pediatrics (with an Adolescent Medicine focus), Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Supervisory Background: Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in the supervision of medical providers.
• Experience in managing a primary care unit in an ambulatory clinical setting.
• Experience practicing in a college or student health service environment.
• Demonstrated interest in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine.
• A strong commitment to student success, with a genuine interest in supporting young adults as they navigate the healthcare system for the first time, both in clinical care and through thoughtful, inclusive leadership.

Licensure: Currently licensed as a physician in the state of Maryland. Board certification in Pediatrics (with an Adolescent Medicine focus), Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

Job Risks: Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure, Respiratory Protection.