Clinical Practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology | NO NIGHT CALL | Leadership Role in Residency Program
Our organization is on the lookout for 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 Role
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 includes dedicated time for residency leadership tasks, which encompass:
Assisting the Program Director with residency administration, curriculum development, and program enhancements.
Engaging in and promoting scholarly activities and quality improvement initiatives with institutional research backing.
Contributing to program operations and compliance through committee participation, evaluation processes, faculty development, and recruitment efforts.
Instructing 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 interactions.
Fostering a positive, hands-on learning atmosphere rooted in community-based practice.
Practice Environment & Teamwork
Our OB/GYN team emphasizes collaboration over competition. Physicians consistently support each other through:
Joint management of complex surgical and obstetric cases.
Immediate partner backup and consultation.
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 focus within 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 collaboration with regional partners).
This integrated system facilitates seamless referrals and comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Women’s Pavilion & Comprehensive Hospital Facilities
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.
Level III NICU with 24/7 support from neonatologists and NICU teams.
24/7 anesthesia services dedicated to OB.
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 Excels in This Role / Qualifications
This position is ideal for OB/GYN professionals 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, especially with 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 multiple workplace accolades from esteemed 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 culture and discover how we prioritize people in everything we do.
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We invite you to submit your CV to explore this exciting opportunity!