Family Medicine Program Director- Livonia

Join Our Team as a Family Medicine Program Director!

We are a physician-led organization that merges the independence and close-knit atmosphere of private practice with the resources and stability of a renowned national healthcare system. We invite you to elevate your career with us!

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and seasoned Family Medicine Program Director to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. This is a distinctive leadership role for a physician dedicated to enhancing patient care, fostering high-performing teams, and developing a growing service line. The selected candidate will be instrumental in shaping the program's structure, ensuring clinical excellence, and formulating long-term strategies while continuing to engage in clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and operations of the program, including teaching and scholarly activities.
• Manage trainee recruitment, selection, evaluation, and promotion, as well as disciplinary actions and supervision.
• Facilitate trainee education within the context of patient care, ensuring compliance with all relevant ACGME program standards.
• Design and implement the program to align with community needs and the missions of both the Sponsoring Institution and the program.
• Serve as a professional role model, fostering a respectful and equitable environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Promote patient safety and personal accountability while prioritizing responsiveness to patient needs.
• Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages trainees to voice concerns and provide feedback without fear of retaliation.
• Coordinate activities across all clinical sites, including the authority to select and remove teaching faculty and appoint local site directors.
• Guarantee appropriate supervision levels for trainees based on their PGY-level, abilities, and patient complexity.
• Engage in systematic recruitment and retention efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce of trainees, faculty, and staff.
• Submit accurate information as required by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME, and prepare for program reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date program and trainee records through the ACGME ADS tracking system.
• Implement the Sponsoring Institution's GME policies and grievance procedures in accordance with ACGME requirements.
• Participate in educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills of program directors and teaching faculty.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive educational curriculum that supports competency development and meets curricular requirements.
• Organize an effective Annual Program Evaluation (APE) with a designated Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) and create an annual improvement plan.
• Conduct regular evaluations of each trainee's academic and clinical performance, providing semi-annual Milestone and Case Log summaries.
• Establish a Clinical Competence Committee to guide trainee promotions and ensure graduates possess the necessary skills for autonomous practice.
• Evaluate core faculty members annually on their teaching abilities, program involvement, and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair and Division Head to ensure trainees are assigned appropriate responsibilities and receive proper supervision.
• Work with the Director of Medical Education (DME) and Administrative DME to ensure the program operates efficiently and effectively.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including quality improvement projects, curriculum innovations, and presentations at educational events.
• Participate in didactics, clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences to foster a culture of inquiry and scholarship.
• Collaborate with the Program Administrator to manage program logistics effectively.

Qualifications

• Specialty expertise with a minimum of 3 years of documented educational or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee.
• Current certification in the specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Board of Medical Specialties.
• Valid medical license and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• Active engagement in clinical practice.
• Academically and attitudinally equipped to lead the training program.
• Fulfill annual CME requirements to maintain certification.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate leader who is eager to make a significant impact in our community and the lives of our trainees!