Gastroenterology GME Program Director

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impressive compensation package

No state income tax

Full service cardiology practice

Job summary

A medical institution in Florida is seeking a Program Director for its Gastroenterology Residency program. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with ACGME regulations, and leading in medical education. Candidates must be ABMS-certified in Gastroenterology and possess significant teaching experience. This position also offers a competitive compensation package and a tax-friendly living environment in South Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of clinical experience in an academic/teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in medical education leadership.
• Active involvement in research and scholarship over the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the residency program.
• Develop high-quality curriculum and faculty evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME and ABMS regulations.

Skills

Medical education leadership

Clinical experience in Gastroenterology

Research and scholarship

Education

ABMS certification in Gastroenterology

Florida medical license

Job description

Overview

HCA Florida Healthcare – East Florida Division is seeking a physician leader interested in medical education to be part of the Gastroenterology Residency program at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital as Program Director. Our East Florida Graduate Medical Education Division encompasses 44 residency and fellowship programs across 9 teaching hospitals and continues to grow its UME and GME footprint. Our mission is to be a driver of quality and positive change in medical education, to provide learners with high-quality training, and to retain graduates as future practicing physicians and teachers within HCA.

Description

Specialization: Gastroenterology

Role: The Program Director will have responsibility, authority, and accountability for the operations of the program, in compliance with applicable ACGME and American Board of Medical Specialties regulations and requirements. The Program Director will be part of the overall Graduate Medical Education leadership within the HCA Healthcare East Florida Division and will collaborate with other Program Directors, GME Directors, hospital leadership, and a variety of stakeholders to assure the highest quality of education. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the direction and goals of medical education at the Division and national level. The position may include clinical duties in the specialty at primary and/or closely affiliated sites, under employment by HCA or an area specialty partner. Based on program size and ACGME requirements, it is expected that the Program Director spends 20% – 30% in administration/teaching and 70% - 80% with clinical activities. There is also the opportunity to join the academic faculty of Nova Southeastern University Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, with the potential for academic rank based on experience.

Requirements: The candidate must be ABMS-certified in Gastroenterology, obtain a Florida medical license, and be credentialed at the clinical facilities. The ideal candidate has at least three years of clinical experience in an academic/teaching environment and demonstrated involvement in medical education leadership, as well as active involvement in research and scholarship over the past five years. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience as Program Director, APD, or Core Faculty with leadership involvement.

Responsibilities: The Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, in compliance with ACGME and ABMS regulations, including development and administration of a high-quality curriculum, resident and faculty scholarly activity, faculty evaluation and development, resident assessment and mentorship, program evaluation and development, engagement with hospital leadership and the community, budget oversight, resident recruitment, and timely communication with regulatory bodies and division leadership. For more details, review the ACGME common Program Requirements and specialty program requirements on acgme.org.

Essential functions

• Be a role model of professionalism and excellence for residents and faculty.
• Develop and implement the program in alignment with community needs and the sponsoring institution's mission and vision.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that supports learning across ACGME core competencies and encourages feedback without fear of retaliation.
• Oversee the development, quality, and implementation of clinical and didactic education, including simulation.
• Appoint, engage, evaluate, and develop program faculty, including rotation/site directors, core and teaching faculty, and the Associate Program Director.
• Evaluate, mentor and guide residents and learners; manage resident HR issues in collaboration with HR and GME leadership.
• Ensure program compliance with ACGME, ABMS, Sponsoring Institution, and Hospital policies, including resident supervision.
• Evaluate the program and implement improvement efforts; monitor outcomes and establish goals to achieve excellent results.
• Prepare reports and maintain timely communication with Hospital/GME leadership, ACGME, and relevant boards.
• Create and maintain program policies and procedures in alignment with ACGME and the Sponsoring Institution.

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Full service cardiology practice, including interventionalists on team
• Large outpatient practice
• Mid-level support available
• Impressive compensation package
• No state income tax

Living in South Florida

Florida is a populous, tax-friendly state with diverse living and professional opportunities. Hospitals and programs are located along the East Coast, with access to beaches, warm weather, and regional amenities.