General Surgery Residency Site Director

Intermountain Health

5d • $7 - $1,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director is responsible for directing the training of residents from another sponsoring institution as a participating site. This role involves working closely and under the direction of the department chair of the hospital, as well as the program director of the sponsoring institution. The Site Director’s duties include establishing and maintaining a high-quality educational experience for all trainees, ensuring compliance with all ACGME and Intermountain policies, and leading faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching and mentorship skills. This role also facilitates the evaluation process for residents and faculty, addresses and resolves complaints, provides direct mentorship, and maintains a collaborative working relationship between Intermountain Health and the external Sponsoring Institution. The Site Director collaborates with the program director to design and execute curriculum and rotation schedules, ensures the training program meets accreditation requirements, and represents the site program in meetings.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution and will be verified.
• Active Medical licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in related specialty
• Three years' experience leading successful improvement projects in clinical setting(s).
• Experience in documentation improvement projects and familiarity with utilization review.
• Experience with change management with the ability to provide leadership in the adaptation and implementation of new processes and/or technology that enhance safety.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Three years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• Holds active privileges at an Intermountain Hospital and is credentialed by SelectHealth.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills and the ability to work effectively and collegially with clinical and non-clinical staff to move others to action and model the vision and values of the organization.
• Demonstrated competence in his/her field of practice.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Trained in improvement science (i.e., Six Sigma, Lean, Advanced Training Program, project management).
• Experience working in a complex health system (hospitals, ambulatory clinics, pos project management t-acute care, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership of clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Directing the training of residents from another sponsoring institution as a participating site.
• Working closely and under the direction of the department chair of the hospital, as well as the program director of the sponsoring institution.
• Establishing and maintaining a high-quality educational experience for all trainees, ensuring compliance with all ACGME and Intermountain policies, as spelled out in the Program Letter of Agreement.
• Leading faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching and mentorship skills.
• Facilitating the evaluation process for both residents and faculty, ensuring that assessments are comprehensive, constructive, and aligned with program goals.
• Addressing and resolving complaints or concerns from trainees and faculty in a timely and effective manner.
• Providing direct mentorship to trainees and faculty, guiding their professional and academic development.
• Maintaining a collaborative working relationship between Intermountain Health and the external Sponsoring Institution, fostering an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
• Collaborating with the program director of the sponsoring institution to design and execute curriculum and rotation schedules that meet educational objectives including, where applicable, simulation/skills lab competencies and scholarly activity management.
• Ensuring that the training program meets all accreditation requirements and continuously adapts to incorporate best practices in medical education.
• Representing the site program in internal and external meetings, promoting the program’s mission and achievements.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree