Family Medicine Residency Program Director, Bakersfield

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 344,800 - 413,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Starting bonus

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Top rated malpractice insurance coverage

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Adventist Health Bakersfield is looking for a Program Director to lead their Family Medicine Residency Program. This role emphasizes mentoring the next generation of family physicians and enhancing healthcare practices in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities include developing curriculum compliance with ACGME standards, managing residency budgets, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Candidates should be board certified in Family Medicine with a strong clinical background and experience in medical education.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted California medical license or eligibility.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in family medicine.
• At least 2 years as core faculty in ACGME accredited residency.

Responsibilities

• Champion the mission and goals of the residency.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME standards.
• Develop a high-quality curriculum.

Skills

Leadership in medical education

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Financial stewardship

Commitment to diversity

Education

ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency

Board certification in Family Medicine

Job description

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Program Director for our Family Medicine Residency Program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of primary care by mentoring the next generation of family physicians, guiding a mission-driven team, and advancing academic excellence in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Position Highlights

• Community-based ACGME-accredited program
• Maintain clinical practice while leading the residency
• Mission- and values driven healthcare system
• Supportive and collaborative team of diverse, family-oriented faculty

Major Responsibilities

• Champion the mission and goals of the residency program and sponsoring institution.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Family Medicine Program Requirements, maintaining full accreditation status.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards, State of California guidelines, and board certification expectations, including achievement of an >80% board pass rate and above-average in-training exam scores.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to teaching faculty, including annual performance evaluations and professional development opportunities in evidence-based teaching and evaluation methods.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse, high-performing group of residents who embody excellence in whole-person care, scholarship, professionalism, and leadership.
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment where residents can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation.
• Oversee the residency budget and ensure resources meet ACGME and institutional requirements, while demonstrating financial stewardship.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based and academic teaching institutions to enhance curriculum, faculty development, and resident education.
• Serve as an institutional leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Bakersfield and the broader community.

Benefits

$344,800.00 - $413,800.00

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Starting bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Top rated malpractice insurance coverage.
• Relocation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
• Board certified in Family Medicine.
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family medicine.
• At least 2 years as a core faculty member in an ACGME accredited family medicine residency program.
• Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• Ongoing clinical activity.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical and administrative experience in graduate medical education, preferably as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Site Director, or Core Faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident education, clinical excellence, and fostering an inclusive academic environment.