Program Director, Family Medicine Residency (Modesto, CA)

Sutter Health • Modesto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Gould Medical Group is seeking a Program Director for the Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program at Sutter Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California. The Program Director directs program operations and clinical patient care provided by residents and faculty, and develops and leads strategies for resident recruitment, training, and retention. The role is responsible for providing a high-quality resident training experience while meeting ABFM, ACGME, Sutter Health, The Joint Commission, and other applicable standards.

The Program Director leads program planning and operations; supervises faculty, residents, and administrative staff; oversees recruitment and faculty teaching quality; and works with central GME administration on program finances and related policies. The role also represents program interests within Sutter Health and in the broader community, and chairs or serves on relevant committees.

The position includes teaching and mentorship, oversight of the residency curriculum, resident coaching and remediation, and participation in quality improvement and patient safety activities. Clinical duties include direct patient care and appropriate clinic, hospital, labor and delivery, and/or call coverage and clinical supervision. The position is structured as 1.0 FTE: 0.7 GME and 0.3 clinical. Supervisory responsibilities include Family Medicine residents, core faculty in conjunction with the Site Medical Director, and administrative staff in conjunction with the GME Director.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. medical degree.
• Current certification from the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM); candidates must be certified by the ABMS or AOA.
• At least 3–5 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Family Medicine Review Committee.
• Specialty expertise and clinical competence as an actively practicing physician; active involvement in patient care is required.
• Current California medical license and Family Medicine board certification; clinical privileges as required.
• Knowledge of health care delivery and administration, and legal and ethical issues related to health care.
• Ability to attract, hire, develop, and retain strong personnel.
• Ability to work as part of a team, solicit input, communicate relevant information, and support team decisions.
• Ability to encourage teamwork and cooperation through persuasive and diplomatic communication.
• Effective communication skills and sound, responsible judgment; excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships across management and employees from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations calmly, consistently, and equitably.
• Ability to supervise others and delegate effectively.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to represent the program effectively in the community and maintain working relationships with public, private, and professional groups.
• Sensitivity to local community health needs and willingness to take a visible community role in support of the mission.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and develop program strategies, goals, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with ABFM, ACGME, The Joint Commission, and other required regulatory standards.
• Supervise faculty, residents, and administrative staff in recruitment, performance evaluation, compensation, disciplinary matters, and development.
• Appoint faculty to residency teaching roles, oversee the quality of their education, and remove faculty from these roles when they do not meet program standards.
• Oversee resident recruitment, including application review, interviews, and submission of the rank order list to the National Resident Match Program.
• Advocate for program interests in interactions with key Sutter Health stakeholder groups.
• Work with central GME administration to plan, monitor, and ensure accountability for program finances, including the operating budget, foundation and grant support, Medicare GME funding, and travel and other benefit policies.
• Build the program’s reputation through leadership in the field at local, regional, and national levels.
• Chair and serve on appropriate committees, including GMEC, CCC, and PEC.
• Precept Family Medicine residents and medical students in applicable inpatient, labor and delivery, and outpatient settings.
• Serve as a role model for residents.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Oversee the residency program curriculum and participate in its educational activities, including clinical teaching across sites, morning report, teaching rounds, didactic conferences, and faculty development, as appropriate to professional qualifications.
• Oversee remediation and coaching of struggling residents with advisors and faculty.
• Provide direct patient care, which may include outpatient, inpatient, and labor and delivery settings.
• Share appropriate clinic, hospital, and/or call coverage duties and clinical supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as designated.

Benefits

• Employer-funded 401(k) contribution of 12% of annual salary, subject to IRS limits, with no match requirement or mandatory employee contribution; eligibility applies.
• Two-year shareholder track.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Group-paid malpractice and tail coverage.
• Annual profit sharing for shareholders.
• Individual performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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