MERCY HEALTH - ST. RITA'S MEDICAL CENTER - EM - ASSOC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

TeamHealth • Lima, OH

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About The Position

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, experienced academic emergency medicine physician to serve as associate program director of the emergency medicine residency program at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. This is a leadership opportunity to shape and grow a newer residency program, which graduated its first class in 2023. The associate program director collaborates with the program director to oversee strategic planning, accreditation compliance, curriculum implementation, faculty development, and resident mentorship. Hospital leadership pledges financial and personnel support for the position, with resources intended to foster academic excellence, faculty engagement and accountability, the program's reputation, and professional growth. Clinical responsibilities are limited to an average of 28 hours per week.

St. Rita's is a Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center serving an 11-county catchment area and providing emergency care to approximately 56,000 patients annually. Its three-year emergency medicine residency program has eight faculty members and 18 accredited positions, maintains continued ACGME accreditation, and provides comprehensive emergency care training through a physiological approach and an interdisciplinary team model in which residents play a pivotal role.

Requirements

• Board certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM).
• Active medical license and hospital privileges in Ohio, or eligibility to obtain them.
• At least three years of experience as a clinician, administrator, or educator in emergency medicine.
• Demonstrated educational and administrative expertise acceptable to the review committee.
• Proven record of scholarly activity, including involvement in national or regional organizations, research, and academic presentations.
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and team-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior involvement as a core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited residency program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director in providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the emergency medicine residency program.
• Collaborate with the program director to ensure ACGME accreditation compliance and maintain educational excellence.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and residents.
• Assist with curriculum development and implement changes to existing rotations.
• Work with the Clinical Competency Committee chair to coordinate resident academic and professionalism remediation activities as needed.
• Promote scholarly activity through research, publications, and presentations.
• Foster collaborative relationships with nursing, allied health, and hospital administration.
• Coordinate academic scheduling with the chief resident as needed.
• Limit clinical responsibilities to an average of 28 hours per week.

Benefits

• W2 employee benefits.
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mentorship and support from a national network of emergency medicine experts.
• Clinician physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Educational resources and CME.
• Perks at Work discounts on goods and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed