Medical Director
Company: University of Vermont
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary The University of Vermont ( UVM ) seeks a
compassionate, experienced, and forward-thinking Medical Director
to lead clinical care within Student Health Services ( SHS ), a
unit of the Center for Health and Wellbeing ( CHWB ). This
leadership role is critical to ensuring the delivery of
high-quality, inclusive, and evidence-based healthcare for UVM
students, with a focus on whole-person wellness. The Medical
Director serves as one of two chief clinical officers, providing
consultation on complex medical issues, overseeing clinical staff,
and directly caring for students. We are especially seeking
candidates with expertise and passion for transgender-affirming
care, disordered eating and body image concerns, and the complex
health needs of young adults. Key Responsibilities: Clinical
Leadership: Serve as a senior clinical leader within SHS ,
providing guidance on complex and high-risk medical cases, and
ensuring consistency in quality and safety across all clinical
services. Direct Student Care: Deliver inclusive, student-centered
primary care to UVM students. Emphasis on young adult medicine,
including chronic disease management, reproductive and sexual
health, and transitional care. Special Focus Areas: Transgender and
gender-affirming care in a respectful, affirming, and informed
manner. Evaluation and management of disordered eating and body
image issues, in coordination with counseling and nutrition staff.
Care for students with complex, chronic, or co-occurring medical
conditions. Supervision & Support: Supervise a team of nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, and other SHS clinical
personnel, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work
environment. Health Equity & Inclusion: Actively incorporate
awareness of social determinants of health and work to reduce
barriers to care for historically underserved populations. Student
Wellness Engagement: Participate in health education, prevention,
and outreach initiatives that promote student wellbeing.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Student Health
Services, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, and Education and
Outreach. Desirable Qualifications Prior experience supervising
advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs). Experience in college or
university health settings. Familiarity with interdisciplinary care
teams and electronic health record systems. Other Information This
is an 11-month term with 1 month off contract in the summertime.
All CHWB employees are considered Healthcare workers as defined in
Vermont State Law. Vaccination against infectious diseases helps to
protect against contracting infectious diseases and helps to
provide “herd immunity”. Vaccination of staff also provides
additional protection for students who seek care with us, some of
whom are immunocompromised or unable to receive vaccines for
medical reasons. The following vaccinations are required for all
CHWB employees: · Rubeola (measles)- two rubeola vaccines, two MMR
vaccines, OR a positive rubeola titer · Mumps- two mumps vaccines,
two MMR vaccines, OR a positive mumps titer · Rubella- one rubella
vaccine, one MMR vaccine, OR a positive rubella titer · Varicella
(chicken pox)- two varicella vaccines OR a positive varicella titer
· Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis) a one-time only
dose for adults · Hepatitis B- a series of two OR three vaccines
(depending on manufacturer), followed by a positive Hepatitis B
surface antibody. An employee may decline Hepatitis B vaccination
and testing. · Tuberculosis (TB) screening: o A negative “two step”
PPD or a negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold) o Note: if you
have had positive tuberculosis testing in the past it is very
important that you send any records related to testing and/or
treatment, and the results of your most recent chest x-ray.
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