Physician, Student Health - Student Health Services

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At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Physician, Student Health

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide outpatient medical care to students; promote overall wellness to the campus community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examine patients, diagnose illness, and prescribe treatment; provide referrals to patients when necessary.
• Order or conduct various tests, analyses, and x-rays to provide information on the patient's condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations to diagnose conditions and recommend treatment.
• Administer or prescribe treatments and/or medications.
• Promote health by advising patients regarding diet, hygiene and methods of disease prevention.
• Assist the Director, Student Health Services in overseeing daily operations of Student Health Services

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with training and instructing professional staff in Student Health, and coordinate delivery of health care services to students.
• Collaborate with other University medical and mental health staff.

COMPETENCIES:

• Work Standards
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Innovation
• Quality Orientation
• Work Prioritization & Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Integrity
• Developing Organizational Talent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree

Experience: 2 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

• Valid board certification (or Board Eligible status) in a primary care specialty
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Temporary Expedited Medical License prior to employment and a full, unrestricted permanent medical license granted by the Wyoming Board of Medicine upon expiration of the Temporary Expedited Medical License

Important Note Regarding Experience Requirements:

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant experience obtained through eligible part-time employment will be prorated based on hours worked. As an example, two years of experience working 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience. Applicants are required to accurately report average hours worked for each position to ensure proper evaluation of qualifications.

Please include average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of your qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in family medicine with emphasis on outpatient adolescent/adult medicine.
• Certification in AHA Basic Life Support, or the ability/willingness to do so.
• Demonstrated understanding of best standards of practice, including State and Federal laws and regulations, HIPAA, FERPA, the Clery Act, Title IX, OSHA, and federal sexual assault regulations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in budgeting, staff supervision, facility operations, and strategic planning.
• Experience using an EMR system (SHS utilizes Medicat).
• Ability to engage in quantitative and qualitative assessment to measure population needs and service efficacy.
• Experience in a leadership position in college health care, ideally including experience with accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to evolve healthcare services to meet the needs of underserved populations on a college/university campus.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/21/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/