Physician - Associate Program Director IM-PM & PM Residency

Griffin Health Services • Derby, CT

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Griffin Hospital, a 160-bed acute care community hospital in Derby, Connecticut, is internationally recognized for its patient-centered care (Planetree model) and has received numerous accolades, including being named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 10 consecutive years and a "World’s Best Hospital" by Newsweek for 5 consecutive years. The hospital's Department of Preventive Medicine is seeking an outstanding physician to serve as Faculty Physician for its dual-accredited 4-year Combined Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine (IM/PM) Residency Program and 2-year Advanced Preventive Medicine Residency Program. These programs are affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine and academically partnered with the Yale School of Public Health, training twelve IM/PM residents and two PM residents to excel in both individual patient care and population health. The faculty physician will play a pivotal role in fostering an exceptional learning environment and contributing to the continued growth and success of these programs. This is a full-time faculty position, with approximately 50% dedicated to education and program administration and 50% to clinical practice (hospitalist or outpatient options available). The selected candidate will be eligible for academic appointment at the Yale School of Medicine and Frank H. Netter School of Medicine.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or General Preventive Medicine.
• Eligible for or holding a Connecticut medical license, DEA registration, and Controlled Substance Certificate.
• Demonstrated clinical education and leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified/eligible in both Internal Medicine and General Preventive Medicine.
• Prior experience in graduate medical education (e.g., teaching faculty, resident education).
• Familiarity with ACGME accreditation and GME regulatory requirements.
• Involvement in scholarly activity (education, research, or quality improvement).
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating the residency curricula in accordance with ACGME standards.
• Provide direct teaching and supervision in clinical, didactic, and educational settings.
• Lead or co-lead conferences, didactics, journal clubs, and board review sessions.
• Support the development of residents’ clinical competence, professionalism, and scholarly work.
• Participate in resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
• Mentor and advise residents on academic progress, career development, and well-being.
• Conduct evaluations and serve on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC).
• Assist with remediation and performance improvement plans as needed.
• Support the Program Director in ensuring compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Program Requirements.
• Assist with program accreditation reviews, self-studies, and annual program evaluations.
• Participate in Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) activities.
• Ensure adherence to institutional, departmental, and regulatory policies.
• Work with faculty to enhance teaching quality and resident assessment.
• Contribute to faculty development initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between residents, faculty, and hospital leadership.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in Internal Medicine (inpatient hospitalist or outpatient).
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, quality improvement, or educational innovation.
• Support resident scholarly projects and QI initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional incentive compensation tied to productivity and quality metrics.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental (with orthodontia), vision, 401(k) with employer match, and CME allowance.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick time, and CME leave.
• H-1B Cap Exempt, J-1 waiver possible, and Green Card sponsorship available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees