Program Director | Emergency Medicine Residency Program | Part-time Leadership + Clinical Pract[...]

Universal Health Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Retirement plans

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine residency program at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, launching July 2026. This role involves leading the ACGME application, developing curriculum, and providing clinical care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in medical education. The position offers part-time administrative leadership with opportunities in clinical practice, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Board certified by ABEM or AOBEM.
• Minimum 3 years recent educational/administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited program.
• Prior Program Director or Associate Program Director experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2025 ACGME application and accreditation process.
• Build the GME program infrastructure and curriculum.
• Provide clinical care in the Emergency Department.
• Facilitate resident education and mentoring.
• Manage administrative and operational duties.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Medical education

Clinical excellence

Education

Board certification by ABEM or AOBEM

3 years educational/administrative experience in ACGME program

Job description

Opportunity Details

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is proud to announce the development of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program launching in July 2026. We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the ACGME application process and shape Emergency Medicine training on Florida’s West Coast. This role offers the opportunity to build a high-quality academic program while balancing administrative leadership and clinical practice.

Quick Facts

• Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine residency
• Employment Type: Initially consulting, transitioning to 0.5 FTE leadership plus clinical practice
• Schedule / Hours: Part-time administrative leadership with clinical shifts
• Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
• Benefits: Clinical practice may include benefits such as health, dental, life, disability, PTO, and retirement plans

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2025 ACGME application and accreditation process for a new Emergency Medicine residency
• Build and develop the GME program infrastructure and curriculum
• Provide clinical care in the Emergency Department
• Facilitate resident education and mentoring
• Manage administrative, leadership, and operational duties required for program success

Qualifications

• Board certified by ABEM or AOBEM
• Minimum 3 years recent educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited program
• Prior Program Director or Associate Program Director experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong background in medical education, scholarly activity, and clinical excellence

About the Organization & Community

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) is a Joint Commission-accredited, award-winning acute care hospital serving the region since 2004 with over 750 affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals. The campus is currently undergoing a $120 million expansion including a new 5-story patient tower with ICU and progressive care units opening Spring 2026. https://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com/

Live Where Others Vacation – Waterside at Lakewood Ranch. Lakewood Ranch, ranked the #1 multi-generational community in the U.S. since 2018, offers exceptional schools, thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, world-class golf, trails, parks, wellness facilities, and Gulf Coast beaches minutes away. https://watersideplace.com/

Contact

Amal Elmogahzy – [e-mail]