Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency Program
Job Description
Be Valued for Being You.
\nFSU/Lee Health is seeking an Associate Program Director to support the FSU College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cape Coral Hospital!!
\nLee Health is a nonprofit organization with more than 17,000 employees, 4,500 volunteers, and more than 1,200 employed primary care and specialty care providers with multiple practice locations throughout Southwest Florida. The organization has four acute care hospitals and one specialty hospital that together house over 1,800 hospital beds.
\nThe Florida State University College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program consists of enthusiastic and experienced internists who love to teach, supported by highly motivated subspecialty faculty. We are dedicated to training highly professional, competent, empathetic, and outstanding physicians in an academic and collegial environment. We prepare residents for primary care, fellowship, and hospitalist careers of the future involving technology with a strong accent on hands-on experience and bedside teaching.
\nPosition Information:
\nBuild a legacy.
\nThe Associate Program Director ("APD") of the Internal Medicine Residency Program will assist the Program Director in the administrative and clinical oversight of the Program including maintaining compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduation Medical Education ("ACGME") Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Internal Medicine. The APD is directly responsible to the Program Director and must participate in academic societies and in educational programs designed to enhance the APD's educational and administrative skills. This is a new, exciting role that involves providing clinical patient care and mentoring residents, while also serving as an expert competency evaluator.
\nDuring training, residents will participate in a broad-based program of graduate medical education in multiple clinical disciplines within the supportive environment and close-knit community of Cape Coral and Lee Health. Due to a shortage of physicians in Southwest Florida, we hope that our residents will have such an exceptional experience here that our graduates would consider staying in the area to practice or, after completion of their advanced training programs, that our graduates would consider returning to the area to practice
\nJob Duties:
\nThe APD will perform all duties required of an APD as set forth in the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Internal Medicine including the following:
\nAssist the Program Director with the following: Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education at all sites that participate in the Program
\nEvaluate Program faculty and approve the continued participation of Program faculty based on evaluation
\nPrepare and submit all information required and requested by the ACGME in a timely manner, this includes but not limited to, Program application forms and supplements, and annual Program updates
\nNotify the Executive Director of the Review Committee when there is any change in the accreditation status for the sponsoring Program
\nEnsure compliance with grievances and due process procedures as set forth in the institutional requirements and implemented by the sponsoring institution
\nProvide verification of residency education for all residents, including those who leave the Program before completion
\nMonitor and ensure compliance with the residents' duty hours and work environment; Adjust schedules as necessary to mitigate excessive service demands and fatigue
\nMonitor the need for and ensure the provision of backup support when patient census exceeds the ability to provide coverage
\nComply with the sponsoring institution's written policies and procedures for the selection, evaluation, and promotion of residents, in addition to disciplinary actions
\nBe familiar and comply with ACGME and IM-Review Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the ACGME manual
\nMaintain permanent records on each resident including appointment to the Program, individual curriculum, including electives and requested rotations; Provide residents with all documents pertaining to the training program
\nProvide the performance evaluation of residents twice a year
\nOversee the coordination of all schedules including lectures and educational sessions and provide a method to document residents' attendance
\nCome build with us.
\nCandidate Qualifications:
\nGraduate of an accredited Residency Program in Internal Medicine as well as respective Board Certification (or Board Eligibility as appropriate)
\nUnrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida, or ability to obtain this prior to start date
\nClear, unrestricted DEA
\nMinimum 3 years experience in a teaching or faculty capacity with a graduate medical education program
\nCurrent BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials through the American Heart Association
\nMust comply with all ACGME core faculty requirements
\nPreferences:
\n3 years of successful academic experience in graduate medical education preferred
\nEducational and administrative experience
\nKey Job Responsibilities:
\n* Ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education at all participating sites and provide ongoing evaluation of program faculty
\n* Ensure all steps and submissions are completed timely to meet all ACGME requirements
\n* Continuously monitor resident volume and work environment and adjust schedules/provide mitigation when appropriate
\n* Participate in the following committees: Program Evaluation, Clinical Competency, and resident selection
\n* Maintain all appropriate permanent records, evaluate residents twice a year and handle all disciplinary action
\n* Oversee educational and lecturer schedules and execute attendance tracking methods
\nBenefit Highlights:
\nGenerous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches!
\nSign on bonus & relocation package
\nDedicated CME time and funding
\nMalpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage
\n403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement options
\nShort/long term disability
\nParticipation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
\nOpportunity for faculty appointment with the FSU College of Medicine
\nFort Myers:
\nCome live the beach/vacation lifestyle you've always dreamed of in coastal southwest Florida! We have warm weather year-round, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, dozens of recreational parks and ecological preserves, as well as numerous world-renowned golf courses. There are a variety of restaurants, plenty of shopping at nearby malls and outlets, art, history, and a wide variety of festivals year-round. There is truly something for everyone! Plus, no state income tax!
\nSouthwest Florida International Airport is easy to access and offers numerous direct flights and connections to meet all your travel needs. Those in this area are also able to enjoy the Key West Express which allows for a 3-hour boat ride down to Key West! Fort Myers is minutes away from Sanibel Island, Captiva, and Naples. This area is also centrally located between three of Florida's major cities, Orlando, Tampa and Miami.
\nIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to our Physician Recruitment Office at [email protected]
