Medical Director

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Physician (MD or DO) with an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license (or qualified to be licensed)
• OR Family Nurse Practitioner licensed (or qualified to be licensed) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with experience in Pediatrics and/or Emergency Medicine
• 7+ years of experience as an administrator, manager, and/or supervisor with responsibility for policy and procedure execution
• 7+ years of experience providing pediatric or advanced clinical care
• Experience in an academic or residential setting is preferred, but not required
• Strong ability to develop and manage budgets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of competency with relevant medical technology and software

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of the Wellness Center, Counseling Center, and Athletic Training Room, ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and student-centered care.
• Assist the Wellness Center Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the Wellness Center, including administration and providing care to students, as well as oversight on workflows, care practices, and internal and external communications.
• Establish, implement, and regularly review policies and procedures related to student health and wellness, including medication storage and dispensation.
• Serve as Program Manager for the electronic health record platform, ensuring all health records and medical file systems are secure, compliant, and effectively managed.
• Facilitate, with appropriate consent, the sharing of relevant health information with School personnel and external healthcare providers.
• Provide direct clinical care as needed, including response to emergency medical situations and crisis-level health concerns.
• Partner with the Consulting Physician to ensure appropriate clinical oversight as required by Pennsylvania licensure, including collaboration related to Nurse Practitioner and athletic training supervision.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and scheduling across the Wellness and Counseling Centers to meet student needs at all times when school is in session.
• Develop and monitor key metrics to assess and improve student health and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal health regulations; maintain relationships with public health authorities and external healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, insurance providers, and school leadership to manage risk and respond to complex health-related situations.
• Coordinate on-call medical coverage, including collaboration with outside providers, to ensure continuous access to care.
• Develop and monitor the Health and Wellness budget, including insurance billing, international student coverage, and student account coordination.

Reporting Structure and Collaboration

• Direct reports include: Director of the Wellness Center, Director of the Counseling Center, Director of Athletic Training, all of whom oversee staffs in those respective clinics.
• Served as Chair of the Medical Leave Committee of five administrators (Director of Counseling, Dean of Students, Academic Dean, Director of Residential Life) that meets regularly and is responsible for directing all pertinent matters and related communication.
• Member of standing committees: Advisory Team, Student Support Team, Crisis Team, Safety Committee.

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.