James Madison University Hiring for Chief Medical Officer/Head Team Physician at Harrisonburg, VA  Full Time

Mission

We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision

To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

James Madison University (JMU), a Division I Member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference , is seeking a Chief Medical Officer/Head Team Physician reporting to the Athletic Director to begin as soon as possible. This position is a full-time, 12-month position with a full comprehensive benefits package.

#1: Oversee all medical services provided to James Madison University student-athletes. Collaborate with and assist the Sports PA and affiliate physicians in providing evidence-based medical services. Provide the medical management and coordination of care of medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries. Services include but not limited to;
* General primary care
* Non-operative orthopedic care
* Mental health
* Concussion management
* Women’s health, female athlete triad/REDS,
* Minor procedures
* Substance abuse education.
Services will be provided daily at the on campus JMU Sports Medicine Physicians’ Clinic.
#2: Educate and counsel student-athletes regarding medical conditions that could affect their safety and performance. Communicate in a supportive and comprehensive manner.
#3: Collaborate in scheduling of appropriate referrals with outside providers when appropriate.
#4: Serve as an interdisciplinary member of the health care team of providers to include: athletic trainers, sports dietitian, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, sport and clinical psychologists, clinical counselors and other allied health care professionals.
#5: Communicate effectively and efficiently with members of the Sport Medicine staff, and athletic trainers.
#6: Assist Sports Medicine staff with the administration and documentation of pre-participation medical exams. Establish medical clearance for all student-athletes.
#5: Assist the Associate Athletic Director for Integrated Health and Sports Performance with the development, review, and rehearsal of emergency action plans, the development of medical and administrative protocol and clinical management policies.
#6: Collaborate with JMU Orthopedic Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff regarding rehabilitation and return to play progressions and protocols.
#7: Provide event/game coverage for home and away football games and assist in home coverage for M/W Basketball games and Conference/NCAA tournament events hosted by James Madison University.
#8: Maintain medical records and documentation on all student-athletes in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner.
#9: Provide clinical education of athletic training students rotating within the James Madison University Sports Medicine Physicians’ Clinic. Act as Medical Director of the Athletic Training Education Program.

Required
i. Is an MD or DO in good standing, with an unrestricted license to practice medicine.
ii. Possesses a fundamental knowledge of on-field medical emergency care.
iii. Is trained in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage.
iv. Has a working knowledge primary care medical conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, and psychological issues affecting student-athletes.
v. Previous experience as a team physician at the collegiate level.
vi. A Virginia License to practice medicine will be required prior to beginning work.
vii. Unrestricted License through the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to prescribe controlled substances.

Preferred
i. Skills to perform diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations when medically indicated.
ii. Previous experience managing a medical clinic.
iii. Completion of Sports Medicine Fellowship.
iv. Extensive experience with concussion management.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.

The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml

You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.