Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 “America’s Best Employers by State” list by Forbes, ranking 14 out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. WCU’s main campus is nestled in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville. WCU is located just 25 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the nation’s most spectacular and most visited national parks. The entire region is known for its excellent quality of life and access to outdoor activities.
This position is part of the primary care clinical care team at Health Services. The Associate Medical Director serves as a staff physician providing patient care through diagnosis and treatment of a variety of illnesses and injuries in a college/university population. Staff physicians are credentialed and privileged to perform their duties according to Health Services policies and procedures.
The Associate Medical Director works within the Division of Student Affairs Health and Wellness Unit to provide intentional collaboration with Campus Recreation and Wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Services, and Health and Wellness Education for the promotion of overall campus wellness to a diverse campus population to encourage students to stay informed, involved, healthy, and well.
This position is supervised by the Medical Director in Health Services and collaborates with the Medical Director and Health Services Director to make recommendations on the hiring, termination, and other changes in the status of those supervised. This position directly supervises the physician extenders, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the clinic.
The Associate Medical Director works within the Division of Student Affairs Health and Wellness Unit to provide intentional collaboration with Campus Recreation and Wellness, Counseling and Psychological Services, Health Services, and Health and Wellness Education for the promotion of overall campus wellness to a diverse campus population to encourage students to stay informed, involved, healthy, and well.
Minimum Qualifications:
Educational Requirements: A Medical degree and board certified or eligible.
Experience: One or more years’ experience in clinical medicine, primary care is preferred.
License: Be duly licensed, or eligible to be licensed by the State of North Carolina.
To Apply:
For more information and to apply visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/23009
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
