Administrative Skills, Community Health, Continuous Improvement, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Family Medicine, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality Management, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Family Medicine Residency Program Director
Laurel, Mississippi
Position Highlights:
- Lead and direct a newFamily Medicine Residency Program
- Design and implement an innovative, high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards and evolving healthcare needs.Much of the curriculum is already designed.
- Teach and practice both outpatient and inpatient medicine (obstetrics optional)
- 60% or more administrative time. Maintain clinical practice (20-40%, 1-2 weekdays) to remain engaged in patient care and model excellence for residents
- Oversee resident and faculty scholarly activity, including quality improvement, patient safety, and community health initiatives
- Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber faculty and residents
- Collaborate closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), hospital leadership, and community partners
- Epic EMR
- Monday-Friday schedule with no required weekends for administrative duties
Key Responsibilities
- Develop full ACGME accreditation
- Provide leadership in faculty development and residency recruitment
- Ensure excellence in resident education, board preparation, and scholarly activity
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate residents across ambulatory and inpatient settings
- Guide continuous improvement of curriculum and educational outcomes
- Promote program growth, sustainability, and community engagement
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $280,000 (negotiable based on experience)
- Signing Bonus:$100,000
- Relocation Assistance: $10,000
- Incentive Bonus: TBD
- Paid Time Off:
- 20 vacation days
- 5 paid CME days
- Paid major holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
- Retirement Plan: 4% employer contribution
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
About the Community
- Charming, family-oriented community
- Access to the Gulf Coast Beaches, 2 Metros, and 3 airports
- 3 LAKES, PARKS, HIKING, BIKING TRAILS
- 2 COUNTRY CLUBS
- Cost of Living 18% lower than the national average
Job Reference #: [FP 26255]