Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

Saint Vincent Hospital; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA seeks a Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to provide strategic leadership for Graduate Medical Education across the Massachusetts Market. You will oversee residency and fellowship programs, ensure ACGME compliance, and guide governance, educational culture, and trainee well-being.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will align academic partnerships, budget stewardship, and quality initiatives with the hospital's mission to deliver exceptional,

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive leadership in Graduate Medical Education.
• Experience with residency and fellowship program administration.
• Deep knowledge of ACGME requirements and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for GME programs.
• Chairs GMEC and ensures compliance with institutional standards.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and faculty development.

Skills

GME leadership

ACGME accreditation

Residency administration

Budget & financial management

Educational governance

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration

Health Professions Education

Public Health

Organizational Leadership

Educational Leadership / Higher Ed Admin

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs within Saint Vincent hospital. Acting on behalf of the Sponsoring Institution, the DIO ensures compliance with all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional, Common, and Specialty-Specific Program Requirements while fostering a culture of educational excellence, innovation, quality, safety, professionalism, and trainee well-being. The DIO serves as the institutional authority for graduate medical education and is accountable for the oversight of residency and fellowship programs, accreditation activities, academic governance, financial stewardship, faculty development, trainee affairs, and institutional learning environment initiatives. The DIO works collaboratively with executive leadership, Program Directors, department chairs, medical staff leadership, affiliated institutions, academic partners, and regulatory agencies to advance the institution's educational mission and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Institutional Oversight - Serves as the executive leader responsible for the vision, strategic direction, and long-term growth of GME across the Massachusetts Market.
• Accreditation, Regulatory Compliance, and Sponsoring Institution Accountability - Maintains ultimate responsibility for compliance with all ACGME Institutional Requirements.
• Graduate Medical Education Governance - Chairs the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).
• Program Administration and Operational Leadership -
• Provides oversight and operational leadership for all residency and fellowship programs sponsored by the institution.
• Financial Stewardship and Resource Management - Oversees institutional GME budgets and financial planning processes.
• Learning Environment, Quality, Safety, and Trainee Well-Being - Leads initiatives to improve the clinical learning environment and educational culture.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Education:
  • Master's degree in Healthcare Administration
  • Health Professions Education
  • Public Health
  • Business Administration
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience: ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education, including significant experience in:
  • ACGME accreditation and institutional oversight.
  • Residency and fellowship program administration
  • Graduate Medical Education operations and compliance.
  • Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
  • Budget development and financial management.
  • Faculty, trainee, and staff development.
  • Academic governance and committee leadership.

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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, $48.88 - $75.77 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

Qualifications

• Required:
• Education:
  • Master's degree in Healthcare Administration
  • Health Professions Education
  • Public Health
  • Business Administration
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience: ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education, including significant experience in:
  • ACGME accreditation and institutional oversight.
  • Residency and fellowship program administration
  • Graduate Medical Education operations and compliance.
  • Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
  • Budget development and financial management.
  • Faculty, trainee, and staff development.
  • Academic governance and committee leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Institutional Oversight - Serves as the executive leader responsible for the vision, strategic direction, and long‑term growth of GME across the Massachusetts Market.
• Accreditation, Regulatory Compliance, and Sponsoring Institution Accountability - Maintains ultimate responsibility for compliance with all ACGME Institutional Requirements.
• Graduate Medical Education Governance - Chairs the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).
• Program Administration and Operational Leadership -
• Provides oversight and operational leadership for all residency and fellowship programs sponsored by the institution.
• Financial Stewardship and Resource Management - Oversees institutional GME budgets and financial planning processes.
• Learning Environment, Quality, Safety, and Trainee Well-Being - Leads initiatives to improve the clinical learning environment and educational culture.
• Performs related duties as required.