Physician Program Director - Family Medicine

Knapp Medical Center; Weslaco (TX); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX, seeks an experienced Program Director for its Family Medicine Residency Program. The role drives curriculum planning, faculty development, and strategic oversight to maintain accreditation standards and clinical excellence.

The position emphasizes recruiting, teaching conferences, scholarly activity, and robust resident mentorship within a supportive hospital environment. Excellent leadership and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Family Medicine post-residency clinical experience and core faculty experience in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
• Minimum of 3 years of GME teaching/administrative experience as Program Director or Associate Program Director.
• Excellent communication skills; involvement in research/publications; mentorship of residents and students in scholarship.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the FM Residency Program's general administration, curriculum planning, recruitment, and teaching/supervision.
• Lead core program clinical teaching, resident evaluation/monitoring, and program evaluation.
• Support integration with physician practices and hospital services to enhance value and quality.

Connaissances

Leadership

Teaching

Recruitment

Curriculum planning

Communication

Mentorship

Formation

Board-certified in Family Medicine

MD/DO degree

Description du poste

Overview

Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Located in Weslaco, TX, we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Mid-Valley. Knapp is proud to be recognized as the only CMS 5 Star hospital in the entire valley. Additionally, we have achieved a Leapfrog Hospital Grade “A” multiple times in a row. These accomplishments reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare. With state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care, we continuously strive to exceed expectations and deliver the highest standard of healthcare to our community.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Program Director is responsible for the general administration, curriculum planning, recruitment, and teaching and supervision of the FM Residency Program (“FM Program or Program”). The Program Director establishes the strategic direction of the Program and is responsible for the standards, quality and reputation of such. The Program Director is expected to support integration of the FM Program with physician practices and hospital clinical services in a manner that enhances value and quality, and that promotes an optimal environment for professional practice and medical education.

• Clinical Teaching and Supervision of Residents
• Core Program Clinical Teaching
• General Administration
• GME Committees/Meetings
• GME Lecturing/Teaching Conferences
• GME Recruiting/Interviewing
• GME Research/Scholarly Activity
• Resident Evaluation/Monitoring
• Program Evaluation

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Interested candidates must have three to five years of Family Medicine post residency clinical experience as well as core faculty experience in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency program. A minimum of 3 years of GME teaching/administrative experience as Program Director or Associate Program Director is also required. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills, active involvement in research and scholarship (publications, presentations, etc.), and mentorship experience of residents and students in scholarship and development of scholarship programs. Inpatient and administrative experience is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Family Medicine physician to lead our Residency program and enjoy quality of life and team comradery working alongside highly trained physicians and support staff.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days