Rural Track Faculty Physician & Associate Program Director (APD) for Rural Program Development [...]

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Rural Track Associate Program Director & Faculty Physician to lead the development of a new rural track curriculum. This position requires a board-certified Family Medicine professional with a passion for rural health and education.

The role includes collaborating with faculty, supervising residents, and contributing to community-based partnerships. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership and teaching experience.

This position allows you to make a meaningful impact on rural health education and develop new professionals in family medicine.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Family Medicine.
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and interest in residency education.
• Prior teaching or curriculum development experience preferred.
• Experience or interest in rural medicine strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Rural Track curriculum.
• Collaborate with core faculty to ensure alignment with ACGME requirements.
• Supervise residents in outpatient and community rural settings.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of residents.
• Support scholarly activity and foster resident projects related to rural health.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Collaborative approach

Supervision, teaching, and mentoring

Passion for rural health workforce development

Education

Board certified in Family Medicine

Eligible for or currently licensed to practice in Virginia

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Position Summary

The Rural Track Associate Program Director & Faculty Physician will serve as a key architect of the new rural track, helping to shape its structure, curriculum, evaluation systems, and clinical experiences. Responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Rural Track curriculum
• Collaborating with the Program Director and core faculty to ensure alignment with ACGME requirements and program goals
• Participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of Rural Track residents
• Developing community‑based partnerships to support rural health education
• Supervising residents in outpatient, inpatient, and community rural settings
• Providing patient care at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and affiliated clinics
• Serving as a role model for full‑spectrum family medicine in a rural environment
• Supporting scholarly activity and fostering resident projects relevant to rural health

Associate Program Director Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in overseeing all aspects of the Rural Track curriculum design tailored to rural primary care, inpatient medicine, population health, and resource‑variable practice
• Ensure compliance with all ACGME standards for the Rural Track and participate in program reporting
• Develop assessment tools and evaluation frameworks specific to rural training
• Oversee faculty development for RSMH‑based preceptors
• Manage quality improvement initiatives and support resident scholarly work
• Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) meetings
• Contribute to strategic planning, accreditation activities, and continuous program improvement

Qualifications

• Board certified in Family Medicine
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Current, valid DEA registration
• Demonstrated leadership experience and interest in residency education
• Prior teaching, curriculum development, or administrative experience preferred
• Experience or interest in rural medicine strongly preferred
• Strong capability in full‑spectrum family medicine (inpatient required; obstetrics optional depending on candidate scope)

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative and team‑oriented approach with physicians, staff, and community partners
• Passion for rural health workforce development
• Ability to supervise, teach, and mentor residents across diverse rural settings
• Commitment to Riverside’s mission of improving the health and well‑being of the communities we serve

What Sets You Apart

• Commitment to safety and quality
• Passion for patient care and community health
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to evidence‑based medicine and learning
• Collaborative, team approach

If you are excited about building something meaningful, shaping a new rural training pathway, and mentoring the next generation of family physicians, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.