Family Medicine Tulare - Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Adventist Health; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 668,720 - 730,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Professional liability coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford in Tulare, California seeks a Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program to lead a high-volume GI service while maintaining an active clinical practice. The role emphasizes accreditation, curriculum development, mentorship, and scholarly activity to train the next generation of gastroenterologists.

The successful candidate will oversee fellowship operations, recruit faculty, promote quality improvement, and collaborate with community partners in a

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.
• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and ongoing clinical activity.

Responsibilities

• Champion the mission, vision, and goals of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and sponsoring institution.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Gastroenterology Program Requirements and maintain full accreditation status.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive fellowship curriculum that supports excellence in clinical care, procedural competency, scholarship, quality improvement, and board preparation.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain high-performing fellows committed to professionalism, academic achievement, and patient-centered care.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for faculty involved in fellow education.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where fellows can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation.
• Oversee fellowship program operations, resources, and budget while ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Promote scholarly activity, research initiatives, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice among fellows and faculty.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, teaching faculty, and community partners to enhance educational opportunities.
• Serve as a leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Tulare and the surrounding community.

Education

Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Job description

Program Director – Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Adventist Health Hanford | Tulare, California

Overview

Adventist Health Central California Network is seeking an experienced and visionary physician leader to serve as Program Director for its Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of gastroenterology education while maintaining an active clinical and procedural practice within a thriving, high-volume GI program.

Position Highlights

• Leadership role within a growing Graduate Medical Education (GME) program
• Opportunity to maintain an active clinical and procedural practice while serving as Program Director
• General and advanced Gastroenterology practice
• Advanced procedural opportunities including: EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EMR, SWE, POEM, Manometry
• High-volume GI program with more than 7,900 procedures annually and 20,000 referrals each year
• Dedicated Gastroenterology Center and endoscopy suites
• Mission- and values-driven healthcare organization
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Community hospital atmosphere with strong physician engagement
• Close-knit medical staff with highly accessible leadership
• Opportunity to recruit, mentor, and develop the next generation of gastroenterologists
• Shared gastroenterology call responsibilities
• Employed model through Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG)

Major Responsibilities

• Champion the mission, vision, and goals of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and sponsoring institution.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Gastroenterology Program Requirements and maintain full accreditation status.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive fellowship curriculum that supports excellence in clinical care, procedural competency, scholarship, quality improvement, and board preparation.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain high-performing fellows committed to professionalism, academic achievement, and patient-centered care.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for faculty involved in fellow education.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment where fellows can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation.
• Oversee fellowship program operations, resources, and budget while ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Promote scholarly activity, research initiatives, quality improvement projects, and evidence-based practice among fellows and faculty.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, teaching faculty, and community partners to enhance educational opportunities.
• Serve as a leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Tulare and the surrounding community.

Qualifications

Required

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program
• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in Gastroenterology
• Demonstrated clinical excellence and ongoing clinical activity

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

• Annual salary range: $668,720 - $730,720
• Starting/sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Professional liability coverage
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Generous paid time off
• Total compensation may vary based on administrative responsibilities, productivity, call coverage, performance incentives, and other applicable services.

Call Responsibilities

• Participation in a shared gastroenterology call rotation (Tulare, Hanford, Selma, Reedley)
• Call schedule and frequency will be discussed during the interview process
• Collaborative physician team providing comprehensive GI coverage across the community

Location

Small-Town Charm with Big Opportunities. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Tulare offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming community atmosphere.