Title Information Faculty TitleAssistant Professor Job Class Code10031 FLSAExempt Position Information Posting NumberFRGV1674 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 Date10/16/2023 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 Date04/05/2021 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/44156 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Curriculum Vitae + List of 3 References Optional Documents + 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