Residency Associate Program Director - Partner

MedAmerica • Visalia, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership seeking an Emergency Medicine Residency Associate Program Director - Partner in Visalia, CA. This role supports the Residency Program Director in the administration, management, organization, evaluation, teaching, resident supervision, precepting, and scholarship of the residency program. The Associate Program Director is responsible for supporting and delivering an engaging learning curriculum, policies, and procedures, and for developing, utilizing, and contributing to the ACGME competency-based curriculum. This role also supports the strategic direction of the program, ensures its standards, quality, and reputation, and guarantees compliance with all state, federal, and ACGME regulations and guidelines. The position may oversee Residency Program Coordinators, develop projects, and analyze administrative workflows. The Associate Program Director assists with responsibilities to the hospital, sponsoring institution, and ACGME requirements, serves on the clinical competence committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), and actively participates in resident recruitment and selection. They assess resident performance, evaluate faculty and staff, and may assist with medical students and other learners. The role may also involve acting as an interim or acting program director during absences, mentoring residents, and administering an educational environment conducive to resident education. Evaluations of residents are conducted in a timely manner using competency-based methods, and the Associate Program Director serves on relevant residency program committees as required by ACGME.

Requirements

• Physician with current, valid American Board Certification in relevant field/specialty and an active unrestrictive state license to practice Medicine by the state medical board required.
• 2 years of experience either as a Core Faculty Member or experience in Residency Program Development, with the exception for new programs required.
• Licensed physician as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required.
• Maintain membership and privileges on Hospital’s medical staff and comply with and abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations, and the policies and procedures of the Hospital’s medical staff where services are being provided.
• Physician Partner status required.
• Experience with leadership/mentorship of residents required.
• Board Certified by ABMS specialty of the Educational Program, credentialed medical staff member at a clinical site of the program required.
• Current state medical license required.
• Clinical and academic experience to ensure effective implementation of the ACGME Program Requirements.
• Proficient working knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to facilitate networking opportunities and create an environment that fosters mentorship and promotes the career advancement of Physician fellows.
• Comprehensive and detailed understanding of national accreditation policies, educational administration and hospital policies.
• Ability to stay updated with the latest advancements, new developments, research, guidelines, and best practices in the relevant field/specialty.
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing excellent patient care.
• Strong teaching skills to effectively educate and mentor resident physicians.
• Ability to communicate complex medical concepts in a clear and concise manner, use various teaching methods and techniques and provide constructive feedback to support residents' learning and professional development.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with fellows, faculty members, and other stakeholders: the ability to provide constructive feedback, address concerns, and foster a positive learning environment.
• Skilled in strategic planning, organizing, and directing the activities of a program; able to set program goals, coordinate rotations, manage resources, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Competent at advocating for the interests and needs of the fellows within the institution and the broader medical community; promoting professionalism, ethical conduct, and patient-centered care; upholding the values of the profession; and serving as a role model.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure program compliance and accreditation status.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of core faculty experience in a residency program preferred.
• Scholarly activity within the last five years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Residency Program Director – Partner in the administration, management, organization, evaluation, teaching, resident supervision, precepting and, scholarship.
• Responsible for supporting and delivering an engaging learning curriculum, policies, and procedures for the program.
• Responsible for developing, utilizing, and contributing to the ACGME competency-based curriculum for residents on didactic and clinical education.
• Supports the Residency Program Director – Partner with establishing the strategic direction of the program.
• Responsible for the standards, quality, and reputation of the program.
• Ensures that Residency Programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations and guidelines and comply with ACGME standards.
• Oversees and supervises all medical Residency Program Coordinators (if applicable); develop projects, analyze administrative workflow.
• Assists the Residency Program Director – Partner with all responsibilities to the hospital, the sponsoring institution, and ACGME requirements.
• Serves as chair of clinical competence committee (CCC) and a member of the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).
• Actively participates in recruitment and selection of new residents for admission to the program.
• Assesses performance of each resident through a well-organized program of in-training evaluation.
• Evaluates faculty and staff members that participate in the residency program.
• As applicable, assists the Residency Program Director – Partner with medical student and other learners that rotate in the department, and implementation of processes that support the excellence of the learning environment
• As applicable, may be requested to act as an interim or acting program director during periods of vacation, leaves of absence, which may include meetings and coordination with key stakeholders such as DIO, CMO, medical directors, other program directors.
• Mentors and coaches residents; advises them regarding their career and educational goals.
• Administers and maintains an educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competency areas.
• Evaluates residents in a timely manner using competency based/milestone evaluations and via direct observation and other relevant evaluation methods.
• Serves on relevant residency program committees as required by ACGME.

Benefits

• Superior Health Plan Options
• Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
• Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior