Founding Program Director + Assistant Designated Institutional Officer

Centerpoint Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

CME time and allowance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center is seeking a qualified individual to lead the establishment of a new ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program in Kansas City. The ideal candidate will be board-certified in emergency medicine and have significant experience in academic leadership positions.

This position offers substantial administrative time and complete control over program design and training culture. Candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401(k), and malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as physician core faculty or department chair in an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program.
• Ability to establish a new residency program with clear educational priorities.
• Experience in GME compliance and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and culture of a new Emergency Medicine residency program.
• Oversee local GME programs and compliance as Assistant Designated Institutional Official.
• Sustain clinical credibility while managing leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Board certification in emergency medicine

Leadership and partnership skills

Ability to obtain Missouri licensure

Job description

Job Summary

Centerpoint Medical Center is launching a new ACGME‑accredited Emergency Medicine residency program in the Kansas City Metro.

Qualifications

• Board‑certified in emergency medicine
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as physician core faculty, associate program director, or department chair in an ACGME‑accredited Emergency Medicine residency program
• Ability to obtain Missouri licensure
• Significant protected administrative time with shared institutional accountability for early accreditation milestones
• Strong partnership with executive leadership and support from an established GME office
• Clear alignment between clinical leadership and educational priorities
• Leadership scope and compensation aligned with senior academic and institutional responsibility

Founding Emergency Medicine Program Director (40%)

• Full founding authority over program design, curriculum philosophy, trainee experience, and program culture, including meaningful decision‑making input into early core faculty selection

Assistant Designated Institutional Official (ADIO) (40%)

• Enterprise‑level oversight of local GME programs, ACGME compliance, and institutional reviews, serving as a key delegate to the DIO
• Active participation in the GMEC and input into broader workforce and physician development strategy
• Works in direct partnership with the Designated Institutional Official and executive leadership

Clinical Emergency Medicine (20%)

• Sustains clinical credibility without distracting from leadership priorities

Incentives & Benefits Package

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with match; paid time off; and more
• CME time and allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan