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

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology | NO NIGHT CALL | Leadership Role in Residency Program

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 OB/GYN within a supportive, hospital-employed framework. Clinical responsibilities are backed by a collaborative generalist OB/GYN team 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 offers protected time for residency leadership tasks, which include:

• Assisting the Program Director with residency administration, curriculum development, and program enhancement.
• Engaging in and promoting scholarly activities and quality improvement initiatives with institutional research support.
• 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-managing complex surgical and obstetric cases.
• Real-time partner backup and consultation.
• A shared daytime in-hospital call rotation (NO NIGHT CALL).
• Physician-led decision-making processes.
• A responsive, physician-focused administrative framework.

This practice is built on the principles of mutual respect, physician well-being, and outstanding patient outcomes . Physicians have the flexibility to customize their practice mix in 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.
• A dedicated OB Emergency Department.
• A dedicated Children's Emergency Department.
• A Level III NICU with 24/7 support from neonatologists and NICU teams.
• 24/7 OB-dedicated anesthesia services.
• Specialized Women's OR suites with expert surgical teams.
• 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 in the upcoming OB/GYN Residency Program launching in Summer 2027 .
• Value collaboration, stability, and a balanced work-life dynamic.
• Appreciate a community-focused, team-oriented practice model.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive guaranteed base salary with a productivity bonus, 403B, medical insurance, paid time off, CME allowance, CME days, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

About Us

For over a century, our not-for-profit organization has delivered exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare across more than 35 specialties. We operate a 910-bed academic teaching facility that has received numerous workplace accolades from reputable organizations. 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 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 remarkable 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 the top city to buy a house by Business Insider. 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" by Trip Advisor, as well as Florida's renowned theme parks and attractions. Polk County boasts over 150 schools, including more than 40 private institutions, six Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the local website to learn more about the many offerings of Lakeland.

We invite you to submit your CV to explore this exciting opportunity!