Family Practice Residency Associate Director

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health Family Medicine Residency is seeking a full-time Associate Director for their Program in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves mentoring future physicians, advancing primary care education, and leading with purpose in a collaborative environment focused on compassionate care and clinical excellence. Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois, known for its mission of caring and values of Respect for Life, Fidelity to Our Mission, Compassionate Concern, Joyful Service, and Christian Stewardship. With 12 hospital ministries, it is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest, employing over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across more than 260 locations, many of which are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Requirements

• Certificate Graduation Family Medicine Residency
• Doctorate in Medicine
• Physician License (DR) - Indiana State Licensing Board
• American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) -OR- American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ABOFP)
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
• Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) - American Academy of Family Physicians

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for a well-established, mission-driven program with 9 residents per class, shaping curriculum, policies, accreditation readiness, and long-term strategic direction.
• Foster a supportive, growth-oriented learning environment by mentoring residents, offering guidance, real-time feedback, and professional development pathways that prepare them for their careers.
• Model compassionate, team-centered leadership bringing strong problem-solving skills, empathy, accountability, and collaborative decision-making to the program and clinical teams.
• Engage directly in teaching within the Family Medicine Center (FMC), including procedural skills and an oversight of FM inpatient rotations, including obstetrics.
• Ensure smooth, safe clinical operations by overseeing FMC and hospital staffing, maintaining high-quality standards, and partnering closely with clinical and administrative leaders.
• Maintain a medical practice in the FMC, demonstrating excellence in patient care and serving as a role model for residents.
• Lead and develop a high-performing faculty and staff team, providing coaching, feedback, and continuous development to strengthen engagement, collaboration, and program excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees