Program Director, Family Medicine Residency (Modesto, CA)

Sutter Health • Modesto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director directs all operations of the Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program at Sutter Memorial Medical Center, including clinical patient care provided by residents and faculty. The position develops and leads strategic plans for high-quality resident recruitment, training, and retention, providing residents with a strong training experience while meeting ABFM, ACGME, and Sutter Health institutional standards.

The role combines graduate medical education leadership with active clinical practice at a 1.0 FTE allocation: 0.7 FTE for graduate medical education and 0.3 FTE for clinical work. Clinical care may include outpatient, inpatient, and labor and delivery settings, as well as appropriate clinic, hospital, and call coverage and clinical supervision.

The Program Director supervises residents, faculty, and administrative staff; oversees curriculum, teaching, resident recruitment, evaluation and remediation; and participates in program budgeting, compliance, quality improvement, patient safety, and committee work. The position also represents the program within Sutter Health and in the community.

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 for the position.
• Knowledge of health care delivery and administration, including legal and ethical issues related to health care.
• Ability to work collaboratively, 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 written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build constructive working relationships across management and diverse employee groups.
• 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 play a visible community role in support of the program’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, lead, and develop residency program strategies, goals, and operations while meeting ABFM, ACGME, The Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Supervise faculty, residents, and administrative staff in recruitment, performance evaluation, compensation, disciplinary action, and development.
• Appoint faculty to residency teaching roles, oversee the quality of their education, and remove faculty from those 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 stakeholder groups within Sutter Health.
• 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 program policies on travel and other benefits.
• Build the program’s reputation through leadership in family medicine 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 inpatient, labor and delivery, and outpatient settings as applicable.
• 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 program educational activities, including clinical teaching, morning report, teaching rounds, resident and faculty didactic conferences, and faculty development.
• Oversee remediation and coaching for struggling residents with advisors and faculty.
• Provide direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient, and labor and delivery settings as applicable.
• Share appropriate clinic, hospital, and call coverage duties and clinical supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as designated.

Benefits

• Employer-funded 401(k) contribution equal to 12% of annual salary, up to IRS limits, with no match requirement or mandatory employee contribution; eligibility details are available from the employer.
• 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: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree