Facility Director of GME

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

13h

About The Position

The Facility Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME) provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations, administration, and compliance of graduate medical education programs at the facility level. Working under the guidance of the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and in collaboration with corporate GME leadership and hospital executives, this role ensures compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and organizational policies. The Facility Director, GME serves as the primary liaison between facility leadership, program leadership, and the sponsoring institution to support high-quality resident education, operational effectiveness, and accreditation readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and coordination of facility-level GME operations to support compliance with ACGME institutional and program requirements and organizational policies.
Serves as the primary liaison between facility leadership, program leadership, corporate GME leadership, and the sponsoring institution on GME-related matters.
Oversees day-to-day administrative, operational, financial, and personnel activities supporting GME programs at the facility.
Manages and supervises GME administrative staff, including program coordinators, ensuring performance management, training, and adherence to institutional and program standards.
Supports program directors and faculty by coordinating operational processes related to resident education, accreditation, and program administration.
Oversees resident onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and training logistics in collaboration with human resources, program leadership, and corporate GME partners.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of accreditation documentation, reporting, and data submissions, including institutional and program-level requirements.
Coordinates development, execution, and monitoring of facility-level GME budgets in collaboration with corporate GME leadership, finance, and hospital leadership.
Oversees contracts, affiliation agreements, and program letters of agreement in collaboration with program leadership, legal counsel, and corporate GME partners.
Supports monitoring and resolution of accreditation citations, action plans, and internal reviews in coordination with program leadership and corporate GME teams.
Facilitates resident and program-related compliance activities, including duty hours, supervision standards, evaluations, and grievance processes.
Represents the facility in GME-related meetings, committees, and external forums as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.