Senior Lecturer and Medical Director

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is searching to identify a Medical Director (MD) for the UF Veterinary Hospitals (UFVH). The Medical Director provides oversight of small animal clinicians at WEC (emergency, primary care, and urgent care staff or faculty veterinarians) in providing veterinary care in the UFVH consistent with the mission of the college and university. Those activities for which the MD will have primary or shared responsibility include: Plans, coordinates, and oversees the day-to-day services and associated clinical operations for small animal practice at WEC; oversees activities of clinicians (ER single mission track faculty and WEC SA staff veterinarians). Ensures a high standard of medical care and client communications, consistent with the mission of the UFVH. Assists in the investigation of patient safety events and client complaints. Provides direct advice to the Associate Dean of Clinical Services (ADCS – SA/LA) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) regarding issues related to implementing and evaluating clinical services, policies, and clinical personnel concerns. Assists in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives/projects. Participates in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, objectives, standards of care, and procedural protocols. Maintains a focus on intrahospital communications (between clinician groups at WEC and between WEC and the main hospital in Gainesville) and rDVM communications. Assist in client relations for WEC patients/clients. Assist in overseeing or developing specific programs at WEC, such as small animal infection control. Assure compliance with federal/state veterinary practice regulations and college and University of Florida policies.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders, including administration, employees, clients, communities, regulatory agencies, and referring veterinarians
Possesses practical communication skills with the ability to articulate plans and visions to all stakeholders
Demonstrates oral and written communication skills that are clear and constructive
Can participate as a team member, fostering collaborative decision-making among committees, teams, or work groups of diverse composition
Ability to develop and encourage effective working relationships between clinicians and staff
Knowledge and understanding of the integrated professional, technical, and administrative principles and procedures of clinical practice
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to provide clinical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise
Ability to provide subordinates with meaningful and accurate feedback on their performance
Ability to develop, plan and implement short-and long-range goals
DVM, VMD, or equivalent foreign veterinary degree plus at least three years of clinical experience
Active clinician in the UFVH at the rank of Clinical Lecturer/Senior Lecturer or Assistant Professor or higher (clinical or tenure track)

Nice To Haves

Experience managing veterinary hospital clinical staff in an academic/private setting
Demonstrated ability to supervise professional employees effectively

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and oversees the day-to-day services and associated clinical operations for small animal practice at WEC
Oversees activities of clinicians (ER single mission track faculty and WEC SA staff veterinarians)
Ensures a high standard of medical care and client communications, consistent with the mission of the UFVH
Assists in the investigation of patient safety events and client complaints
Provides direct advice to the Associate Dean of Clinical Services (ADCS – SA/LA) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) regarding issues related to implementing and evaluating clinical services, policies, and clinical personnel concerns
Assists in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives/projects
Participates in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, objectives, standards of care, and procedural protocols
Maintains a focus on intrahospital communications (between clinician groups at WEC and between WEC and the main hospital in Gainesville) and rDVM communications
Assist in client relations for WEC patients/clients
Assist in overseeing or developing specific programs at WEC, such as small animal infection control
Assure compliance with federal/state veterinary practice regulations and college and University of Florida policies