OB/GYN -Associate Program Director (APD) | NO NIGHT CALL|

Clinical Practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology | No Night Call | Leadership Role

Our organization is in search of a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN to take on the role of Associate Program Director (APD) for an upcoming community-based OB/GYN Residency Program, set to commence in Summer 2027. This position merges significant educational leadership with clinical practice in a supportive, hospital-employed setting. Clinical responsibilities are backed by a collaborative team of generalist OB/GYNs and a dedicated OB/GYN Hospitalist team, ensuring no night call and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

The Opportunity

The Associate Program Director will collaborate closely with the Program Director to enhance the educational, operational, and cultural aspects of the residency program while maintaining an active clinical role. This position includes protected time specifically allocated for residency leadership tasks, which encompass:

• Assisting the Program Director with residency administration, curriculum development, and program enhancements.
• Engaging in and promoting scholarly activities and quality improvement initiatives with institutional research backing.
• Contributing to program operations and compliance through committee participation, evaluation processes, faculty development, and recruitment efforts.
• Teaching and mentoring OB/GYN residents and medical students in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, Labor & Delivery, and surgical environments.
• Providing supervised clinical education and constructive feedback during routine patient care.
• Fostering a positive, hands-on learning atmosphere rooted in community-based practice.

Practice Culture & Collegiality

Our OB/GYN team emphasizes collaboration over competition. Physicians consistently support each other through:

• Co-management of intricate surgical and obstetric cases.
• Real-time partner backup and consultation.
• Shared daytime in-hospital call rotation (NO NIGHT CALL).
• Physician-led decision-making processes.
• A responsive, physician-centered administrative framework.

This practice environment values mutual respect, physician well-being, and excellent patient outcomes. Physicians have the flexibility to customize their practice focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Clinical Scope & Subspecialty Support

All major women's health subspecialties are readily accessible, including:

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Urogynecology
• Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (in partnership with regional specialists)

This integrated system facilitates seamless referrals and comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Women's Pavilion & Comprehensive Hospital Resources

In-hospital care is provided at the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, an eight-story, state-of-the-art facility designed for compassionate, family-centered care, featuring:

• Comprehensive services for women and children.
• Dedicated OB Emergency Department.
• Dedicated Children's Emergency Department.
• Level III NICU with 24/7 support from neonatologists and NICU teams.
• 24/7 OB-dedicated anesthesia services.
• Specialized surgical teams in dedicated Women's OR suites.
• Da Vinci Xi robotic systems (robotics available but not mandatory).
• Modern, elegant, patient-centered environments.

Who Thrives Here / Qualifications

This position is ideal for OB/GYNs who:

• Are board certified/board eligible through ABMS or AOA and possess a current Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one.
• Prefer a primarily clinical OB/GYN practice.
• Enjoy engaging with residents and medical students as part of their daily clinical responsibilities.
• Value collaboration, stability, and work-life balance.
• Appreciate a community-focused, team-oriented practice model.

Benefits and Opportunities

Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity bonuses.
• 403B retirement plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Paid time off.
• CME allowance and dedicated CME days.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

About Us

For over a century, our not-for-profit organization has delivered outstanding inpatient and outpatient healthcare across more than 35 specialties. We operate a 910-bed academic teaching facility that has received multiple workplace accolades from respected entities. Our main campus features a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and is home to one of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation. We continue to expand, as evidenced by our new Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and the Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.

We are proud to collaborate with a leading children's health system. Explore our website to discover more about our exceptional culture and our commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do.

Community

Located conveniently between Tampa and Orlando, our vibrant community of Lakeland has been recognized as one of the top cities to buy a house. Residents can enjoy diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, scenic lakeside trails, parks, and nature preserves. A short drive leads to Clearwater Beach, acclaimed as the "#1 Beach in America," or to Florida's renowned theme parks and attractions. With over 150 schools in Polk County, including numerous private options and nationally recognized workforce academies, there is something for everyone.

We invite you to explore all that Lakeland has to offer!