Director - Cardiology fellowship Program - Cardiology

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high‑quality care to our diverse patient population.

Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry‑level positions. Whether you’re starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

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Shift: Weekdays with Rotating Weekends

Location: 130 Pablo St Lakeland, FL

The Program Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation, and general administration of the Cardiology Fellowship Program sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health (LRH). The Program Director establishes the strategic direction of the program and is responsible for the standards, quality and reputation of the program. The Program Director is expected to integrate the Cardiology Fellowship Program with physician practices and hospital clinical services in a manner that enhances value and quality and promotes an optimal environment for professional practice and medical education.

Drives efforts to advance residency education through accreditation.

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

• Standard Work:
  Director - Cardiology fellowship Program.
• Organize and direct the Cardiology Fellowship Program at LRH, including the organization of rotations and other educational activities at all clinical sites that participate in the program. This includes ensuring the quality of didactic and clinical education in all sites that participate in the program.
• Dedicate no less than 30% (at least 12 hours per week) of total professional effort to the administrative and educational activities of the Cardiology educational program. Be available and accessible to residents at the primary teaching site(s). Oversee development of an effective resident advising program. Supervise any Cardiology subspecialty training programs sponsored by the institution and linked to the core program to ensure compliance with the ACGME accreditation standards.
  
  Hold supervisory authority over all educational tracks in the Cardiology Fellowship Program. Ensure that the program does not place excessive reliance on residents for service as opposed to education. Maintain active clinical practice in Cardiology. Recruit and select candidates for the residency program through the National Residency Matching Program.
• Provide accurate statistical and narrative information in accordance with the requirements of the ACGME and the ACGME’s Review Committee for…