Medical Director

Basic Function and Responsibility:
The Medical Director position is a dual role that encompasses directing and managing the Student Health Center and providing medical care for students. The Student Health Center serves an undergraduate and graduate campus community of approx 5500 enrolled students (including a residential population of 2500 students), provides daily medical appointments for approx 25-30 students per day (including RN, NP and psychiatric appointments), and responds to on-campus medical emergencies. This role will entail approx 50% of administrative leadership and 50% medical care.

The Medical Director of the Student Health Center leads both people and processes within the Student Health Center department in supporting the fulfillment of the mission and vision of Student Development and of Biola University. The Director will nurture and guide a cohesive team toward a common vision and will build the team through strong communication, transparency, humility and inclusiveness, while ensuring accountability at all levels of the department.

The Medical Director of the Student Health Center is also required to be a board certified family practice or internal medicine physician. They will provide professional medical care for acute and selective chronic illnesses. This highly technical position involves delivery of general health care services, emergency services and preventative care to the Biola community in cooperation with the clinical nursing staff. The physician provides medical supervision for nurses and nurse practitioners. He/she possesses the highest level of medical training in the clinic and serves as the most senior expert on issues pertaining to medical services provided in the clinic.

Essential Duties: