Manager, Graduate Medical Education

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a senior GME professional to oversee accreditation, program evaluation, and compliance across all graduate medical education programs.

Responsibilities include directing GME staff, collaborating with Deans and Program Directors, and ensuring alignment with ACGME, TMB, and NRMP requirements. A master’s degree is preferred and experience in an Academic Medical Center is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field.
• 6 years experience in appropriate field that includes 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Master's Degree preferred; experience in Academic Medical Center environment; familiarity with ACGME, TMB, NRMP policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements systems to enhance oversight of all graduate medical education programs.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to GME Office staff.
• Maintains knowledge of accreditation requirements and serves as institutional resource for GME accreditation and compliance.

Skills

GME oversight

Accreditation knowledge

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field

Master's Degree

Tools

MedHub RMS

ACGME reference tools

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works proactively and under minimal supervision exercising independent judgement and authority as required to provide expert consultation and foster the development of rigorous, high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally relevant graduate medical education programs.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Education/Social Science, or related field.
• Experience: 6 years experience in appropriate field that includes 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred

• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: Experience working in an Academic Medical Center environment and familiarity with ACGME, TMB, and NRMP policies and procedures with Masters degree.

JOB DUTIES

• Develops and implements systems to enhance the institutional oversight of all graduate medical education programs. Working directly with the Associate/Assistant Deans, Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and Graduate Medical Education office staff, creates and implements administrative strategies to maintain and enhance institutional and programmatic recognition. Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement through assessment and monitoring of GME processes and systems; analyzes trends and implements changes as required.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to GME Office staff as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of and expertise in applicable accreditation requirements and their interpretation and serves as an institutional resource for Graduate Medical Education (GME) accreditation and compliance issues; works with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to ensure compliance with the ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements and other accreditation requirements as they may be applicable.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines, and legal issues that impact or govern the GME programs to ensure UT Southwestern and each of its training programs are in compliance.
• Functions appropriately, proactively, and effectively with other GME staff to fulfill GME and Institutional missions, goals, strategic initiatives, and to communicate a shared vision for GME.
• Serves as the primary GME institutional consultant to program leadership on matters related to program performance, accreditation, evaluation, and improvement.
• Provides consultation and ensures timely and effective communications concerning GME accreditation issues and processes with internal (e.g., Department Chairs, Program Directors, Program Coordinators, etc.) and external (e.g., ACGME, TMB, THECB, etc.) stakeholders.
• Analyzes and interprets a wide range of program performance data to drive continuous institutional and program improvement and develops and oversees initiatives to enhance program quality and educational outcomes.
• Works with program leadership to track and prepare for program-level accreditation activities, including Program Site Visits, Program Self-Studies, Internal and/or Special Reviews, and implementation of program Action Plans.
• Develops and enhances competency-based program curricula and assessment methods.
• Assesses training and development needs for program leadership and develops and implements appropriate training activities.
• Participates in professional development and/or scholarly activities relevant to GME and job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains competency and expertise in residency management system (MedHub) and provides consultation for program leadership in RMS utilization.
• Assists Program Directors with the development of resident Performance Improvement Plans, Corrective Actions, Grievance, and Appeals processes; liaises with the Office of Legal Affairs as needed.
• Collaborates with other GME staff and staff from the Dean's office to ensure complete and accurate reports that may be required by the state or other entities.
• Participates in the planning and support of special GME projects and events, such as New Resident and Fellow Orientation, GME Educational Retreats, Forums, and Workshops, etc.
• May represent the GME office as needed at various university/committee meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.