• Medical Director, Student and Employee Health

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

     

    Job Class Code10031

     

    FLSAExempt

    Position Information

    Posting NumberFRGV1812

     

    Working TitleMedical Director, Student and Employee Health

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    LocationEdinburg, Texas

     

    Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

     

    Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year

     

    Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

     

    FTE12 months, 100%

    Scope of Job

    Performs complex medical work. Serves as Medical Director for student and employee health clinics.

     

    • Conducts physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations of patients and obtains medical histories.

    • Counsels patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive health care.

    • Conducts chart reviews and participates in medical care quality improvement activities.

    • Orders laboratory examinations and analyzes X-Rays.

    • Prescribes medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

    • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.

    • Initiates, updates, and maintains patient medical records.

    • May perform or assist in performing surgical operations.

    • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.

    • Monitors ongoing medical treatment and reviews diagnostic studies.

    • Consults with physicians and other treatment program staff on comprehensive health care.

    • Prepares, presents, and participates in Health Promotion activities for university.

    • May direct and coordinate the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.

    • Serves as physician sponsor for Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner clinical staff.

    • Supervises clinical standing orders for professional nursing staff.

    • Reviews Blood Borne Pathogen Program annually.

    • Serves on UTRGV Committees as assigned.

    • Performs related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Terminal doctoral degree (MD or DO) from an accredited university in Medicine. Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License. Must be qualified to hold a faculty appointment.

     

    One (1) year of directly related work experience. Knowledge of medical methods, procedures, and trends. Knowledge and experience working with diverse student populations.

     

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    License or Certification Required?Yes

     

    SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

     

    Desired Start Date04/21/2025

     

    Posting Detail Information

    EEO Statement

    It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

     

    Open Date04/02/2025

     

    Close Date

    Additional Information

    UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

     

    require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

     

    performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

    and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

    •51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

    Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

    135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

     

    Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week

     

    and at least 135 days in length.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

     

    Please Note

     

    Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

     

    demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

    test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

    English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the

     

    International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications

     

    will not be considered.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46526

     

    Posting Supplemental Questions

     

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae

    Optional Documents

    + List of 3 References

    + Letter of Interest

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Unofficial Transcripts

    + Reference Letter 1

    + Reference Letter 2

    + Reference Letter 3

    + Certifications and Licenses

    + Unofficial Transcripts 2

    + Unofficial Transcripts 3

    + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

    + State Licensure