AP Fellowship Assistant Program Director - Emergency Medicine
About The Position
The AP Fellowship Assistant Program Director supports the AP Fellowship Program Director or AP Fellowship Program Director–Partner with the administration, management, organization, evaluation, teaching, supervision, precepting, and scholarship of the program. The role supports delivery of an engaging learning curriculum and establishment of the program’s strategic direction, and is responsible for its standards, quality, and reputation. The Assistant Program Director also ensures compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines and oversees Program Coordinators, where applicable. The position includes assisting the Program Director with hospital responsibilities, participating in fellow recruitment and selection, and reviewing fellows through organized training evaluations. The Assistant Program Director mentors and coaches fellows, advises them on career and educational goals, maintains an educational environment conducive to learning, and supports timely competency-based and milestone evaluations using direct observation and other relevant methods. The role is based at Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, California, an ACS-recognized Level III Trauma Center with an annual emergency department census exceeding 90,000. The hospital is also a Primary Stroke Center and STEMI Receiving Center. The broader training environment includes six ACGME-accredited residency programs.
Requirements
- Advanced Provider with current, valid National Board Certification in the relevant field or specialty and an active, unrestricted state license to practice medicine in the respective state or states.
- Experience in education, leadership, or mentorship of advanced providers and/or other learners.
- Clinical and academic experience sufficient to ensure effective implementation of program requirements.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to facilitate networking and foster mentorship and career advancement for AP fellows.
- Comprehensive, detailed understanding of Vituity policies, educational administration, and hospital policies.
- Ability to stay current with advancements, research, guidelines, educational methodologies, and best practices in the relevant field or specialty.
- Skills in strategic planning, organizing, and directing program activities, including setting goals, coordinating rotations, and managing resources.
- Strong communication skills, including providing constructive feedback, addressing concerns, and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Ability to advocate for AP fellows, promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and patient-centered care, uphold professional values, and serve as a role model.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience practicing as an advanced provider in the specialty of the fellowship.
Responsibilities
- Support the AP Fellowship Program Director or AP Fellowship Program Director–Partner in program administration, management, organization, evaluation, teaching, supervision, precepting, and scholarship.
- Support delivery of an engaging learning curriculum and the development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
- Support the Program Director in establishing the program’s strategic direction.
- Maintain the standards, quality, and reputation of the program.
- Ensure the program meets applicable state, federal, and other regulations and guidelines.
- Oversee Program Coordinators and, if applicable, develop projects and analyze administrative workflow.
- Assist the AP Fellowship Program Director with responsibilities to the hospital.
- Participate actively in recruitment and selection of new fellows.
- Participate in organized reviews and training evaluations of each fellow.
- Mentor and coach fellows and advise them on career and educational goals.
- Maintain an educational environment conducive to fellow education.
- Support timely fellow evaluations using competency-based and milestone evaluations, direct observation, and other relevant methods.
Benefits
- Superior health plan options.
- Dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a $1.20 match for every dollar contributed up to 6%, plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions; eligibility for profit sharing begins the January following 18 months of service.
- Pre-tax savings accounts, including HSA, FSA, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
- Four weeks of annual PTO initially, increasing to six weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Annual cash bonus.
- Professional expense reimbursement for medical staff dues, state licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees.
- Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships.
- Student loan refinancing discounts.
- EAP and travel assistance.
- Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Wellness programs focused on provider well-being and health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
