Open Rank Faculty in Internal Medicine- Associate Program Director Residency Program

Open Rank Faculty in Internal Medicine- Associate Program Director Residency Program
Job ID: 299134 | Location: Candler Hospital | Full Time | Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Professor

The Medical College of Georgia seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to serve as Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph's / Candler Health System on the Savannah campus. The primary purpose is to assist in the development and delivery of a nationally recognized residency program.

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education in all sites that participate in the program.

Review, update, and revise didactic and clinical educational curricula as needed.

Select and oversee work of core faculty; evaluate GME-related performance annually; enter evaluations to track and monitor performance.

Assist in timely reporting to the ACGME through the ACGME Accreditation Data System (ADS).

Assist in the annual program evaluation and documentation; establish and monitor action plans as directed.

Ensure evaluations of residents by faculty are completed on a timely basis.

Assist in the semiannual evaluation of resident performance.

Participate in GME governance meetings as directed.

Ensure correct and timely entry of resident schedules and reports pertinent to quarterly rotation data submission.

Assist faculty in documenting supervision of residents/fellows.

Assist in the creation of resident schedules in compliance with duty hour regulations.

Ensure appropriate credentialing for residents and supervising faculty.

Assist in monitoring resident supervision at all participating sites; provide residents with prompt, reliable systems for communicating and interacting with supervisory physicians.

Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee to assess resident achievement of milestones twice yearly; maintain minutes and enter milestone assessments in an online reporting system.

Monitor resident record of required index cases and procedures; ensure data is entered in ADS or online, and adjust schedules or assignments as required to meet case volume goals.

Complete summative competency-based assessment for graduating residents and submit Final Verification of Training; respond promptly to inquiries for qualitative recommendations.

Implement and monitor policies and procedures consistent with institutional and program requirements for resident duty hours and the working environment.

Monitor the need for and ensure provision of backup support when resident patient care responsibilities are difficult or prolonged.

Ensure all data is submitted and updated on a timely basis, including program information, residents' demographics, schedules, duty hours, evaluations, procedures.

Prepare and submit all information required by the ACGME and MCG Office of Graduate Medical Education in an accurate and complete manner.

Participate in the annual budgeting resident allocation process; manage program operating budgets within established guidelines.

Participate in undergraduate medical education program as assigned (clinical teaching, mentoring, lectures, small group education).

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO, or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution.

Active license to practice in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements.

Demonstrated expertise in Internal Medicine and at least one year of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee.

Current certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

Active and ongoing clinical activity relevant to the residency program and its training sites.

Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team to create an educational environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident well-being.

Assistant Professor

– Early-level career faculty with appropriate postgraduate training.

Associate Professor

– Mid-level career faculty with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable background.

Professor

– Senior-level career faculty with at least five years at rank of Associate Professor or comparable background.

Shift / Salary / Benefits
This position is fiscal-year based and works year-round. The intended full-time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

Location
St. Joseph's / Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check review prior to starting. Applicable positions may also require a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage, and motor vehicle reports if a university vehicle is used.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal-opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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