Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency Program

Be Valued for Being You. FSU/Lee Health is seeking an Associate Program Director to support the FSU College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cape Coral Hospital!! Lee 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. The 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. Position Information: Build a legacy. Job Duties: The 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: Assist the Program Director with the following: Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education at all sites that participate in the Program Evaluate Program faculty and approve the continued participation of Program faculty based on evaluation Prepare 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 Notify the Executive Director of the Review Committee when there is any change in the accreditation status for the sponsoring Program Ensure compliance with grievances and due process procedures as set forth in the institutional requirements and implemented by the sponsoring institution Provide verification of residency education for all residents, including those who leave the Program before completion Monitor and ensure compliance with the residents' duty hours and work environment; Adjust schedules as necessary to mitigate excessive service demands and fatigue Monitor the need for and ensure the provision of backup support when patient census exceeds the ability to provide coverage Comply with the sponsoring institution's written policies and procedures for the selection, evaluation, and promotion of residents, in addition to disciplinary actions Be familiar and comply with ACGME and IM-Review Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the ACGME manual Maintain 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 Provide the performance evaluation of residents twice a year Oversee the coordination of all schedules including lectures and educational sessions and provide a method to document residents' attendance Candidate Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Residency Program in Internal Medicine as well as respective Board Certification (or Board Eligibility as appropriate) Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida, or ability to obtain this prior to start date Clear, unrestricted DEA Minimum 3 years experience in a teaching or faculty capacity with a graduate medical education program Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials through the American Heart Association Must comply with all ACGME core faculty requirements Preferences: 3 years of successful academic experience in graduate medical education preferred Educational and administrative experience Key Job Responsibilities: Ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education at all participating sites and provide ongoing evaluation of program faculty Ensure all steps and submissions are completed timely to meet all ACGME requirements Continuously monitor resident volume and work environment and adjust schedules/provide mitigation when appropriate Participate in the following committees: Program Evaluation, Clinical Competency, and resident selection Maintain all appropriate permanent records, evaluate residents twice a year and handle all disciplinary action Oversee educational and lecturer schedules and execute attendance tracking methods Benefit Highlights: Generous paid time off to enjoy the Beautiful Southwest Florida weather and beaches! Sign on bonus & relocation package Dedicated CME time and funding Malpractice Insurance and Tail Coverage 403(b) retirement plan with match and 457(b) enhanced retirement options Short/long term disability Participation in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Opportunity for faculty appointment with the FSU College of Medicine Fort Myers: Come 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! Southwest 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Academy of Family Physicians