Osteopathic Education Leader & Residency Program Director

Jordan Search Consultants; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Decatur, IL seeks an Assistant Osteopathic Resident Program Director who will also serve as Director of Osteopathic Education for the Decatur Family Medicine Residency Program. This dual faculty and leadership role blends teaching, clinical practice, and administrative oversight to support osteopathic recognition and advance resident education.

The position includes supervising residents and medical students, leading teaching rounds,

Qualifications

• DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Board Certification in Family Medicine.
• Illinois medical license (or eligibility) at time of hire.
• Commitment to inpatient medicine and osteopathic education.
• Sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and teach resident physicians and medical students in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Lead teaching rounds and educational sessions to enhance residency training.
• Provide direct patient care through an active panel and participate in inpatient call.
• Serve on school, residency, and community committees.
• Oversee osteopathic curricular activities, including OMT clinics, journal clubs, and workshops.
• Maintain osteopathic recognition status and compliance with ACGME and AOA standards.
• Track and advise on DO scholarly activities and ensure accurate resident documentation.
• Conduct biannual meetings with osteopathic residents and annual meetings with faculty.
• Support resident and student research initiatives.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Clinical supervision

Osteopathic education

Communication

Education

DO degree from an accredited institution

Completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Illinois medical license (or eligibility)

Job description

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Decatur, IL seeks an Assistant Osteopathic Resident Program Director who will also serve as Director of Osteopathic Education for the Decatur Family Medicine Residency Program. This dual faculty and leadership role blends teaching, clinical practice, and administrative oversight to support osteopathic recognition and advance resident education.

The position includes supervising residents and medical students, leading teaching rounds,