Gastroenterology GME Program Director

Description

HCA Healthcare East Florida is seeking an experienced and dynamic physician leader to head our Gastroenterology Residency program at HCA Florida Westside Hospital as Program Director. Our East Florida Graduate Medical Education Division currently encompasses 44 high-quality residency and fellowship programs across nine teaching hospitals and continues to grow its UME and GME footprint. Our vision and mission are to become a driver of quality and positive change in medical education, to provide our learners with the highest quality training experience and maintain excellent outcomes, to systematically engage our learners and faculty in research and scholarship, and to retain our graduates as future practicing physicians and teachers within HCA.

The Gastroenterology Program Director will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability for the operations of the program in compliance with applicable ACGME and American Board of Medical Specialties regulations and requirements. The Program Director will be part of the overall Graduate Medical Education leadership within the HCA Healthcare East Florida Division and will collaborate with other Program Directors, GME Directors, Hospital Leadership, and a variety of other stakeholders to assure the highest quality of education and the program.

In this role, you will help shape the direction and goals of medical education at the Division and at the national level.

Based on the program size and ACGME requirements, it will be expected that the Program Director spends 20% – 30% in administration and teaching related to the program and 70% – 80% with clinical activities. The Program Director will also have the opportunity to join the academic faculty of one of our partner medical schools, namely the Nova Southeastern University Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, and engage in the education of medical students, as well as collaborative research and scholarship.

Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in your specialty, licensure to practice medicine in Florida, and credentialed at the facilities of your clinical engagement. At least three years of clinical experience in an academic/teaching environment, demonstrated involvement in medical education leadership, active involvement in research and scholarship over the past five years, and experience as a Program Director, APD, and/or Core Faculty with leadership involvement are strongly preferred.

• Day‑to‑day operations of the program, compliance with ACGME and ABMS regulations, development and administration of a high‑quality curriculum.
• Resident and faculty scholarly activity, faculty evaluation and development, assessment and mentorship of residents.
• Program evaluation, engagement with hospital leadership and the community, budget oversight, resident recruitment efforts, and timely communication with regulatory agencies and division leadership.
• Role model of professionalism and excellence for residents and faculty.
• Develop and implement the program consistent with the needs of the community and the mission and vision of the institution.
• Create and maintain a learning environment that produces excellent learning outcomes and allows residents and faculty to raise concerns or provide feedback without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
• Oversee the development, quality, and implementation of clinical and didactic education in the clinical and basic sciences, including simulation.
• Appoint, engage, evaluate, and develop program faculty, including rotation and site directors, core and teaching faculty, and Associate Program Directors.
• Evaluate, mentor, and guide residents and other learners, manage resident‑related HR issues, including disciplinary action, due process and grievance, in collaboration with HR and GME Division leadership.
• Ensure program compliance with established policies and procedures by the ACGME, ABMS, sponsoring institution and hospital, including resident supervision.
• Evaluate the program and implement efforts aimed at program improvement; monitor key educational outcomes and establish goals to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Compile reports and maintain accurate, timely communication with Hospital, GME Division leadership, the ACGME and the Board of Medical Specialties.
• Create and maintain program policies and procedures in alignment with ACGME and the sponsoring institution.

• Full‑service gastroenterology practice.
• Large outpatient practice.
• Mid‑level support available.
• Impressive compensation package.
• No state income tax.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, or disability.