Physician Program Director - Family Medicine

Prime Healthcare • Weslaco, TX

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About The Position

Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, located in Weslaco, Texas. The hospital serves residents of the Mid-Valley and is recognized as the only CMS 5 Star hospital in the valley. It has also received a Leapfrog Hospital Grade “A” multiple times in a row. Knapp highlights its state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care.

Under the direction of the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Program Director leads the general administration, curriculum planning, recruitment, teaching, and supervision of the Family Medicine Residency Program. The director establishes the program’s strategic direction and is responsible for its standards, quality, and reputation. The role supports integration of the residency program with physician practices and hospital clinical services to enhance value and quality and promote an effective environment for professional practice and medical education.

This is an opportunity for a Family Medicine physician to lead the residency program alongside trained physicians and support staff. The position is full-time and works day shifts.

Requirements

• Three to five years of Family Medicine clinical experience after residency.
• Core faculty experience in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.
• At least three years of GME teaching or administrative experience as a Program Director or Associate Program Director.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Active involvement in research and scholarship, such as publications and presentations.
• Experience mentoring residents and students in scholarship and developing scholarship programs.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient experience.
• Administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical teaching and supervision of residents.
• Lead core program clinical teaching.
• Oversee general administration of the Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Participate in GME committees and meetings.
• Deliver GME lectures and teach conferences.
• Lead GME recruiting and interviewing.
• Participate in GME research and scholarly activity.
• Evaluate and monitor residents.
• Evaluate the residency program.
• Establish the program’s strategic direction and maintain its standards, quality, and reputation.
• Support integration of the program with physician practices and hospital clinical services.

What This Job Offers

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