KAWEAH DELTA FACULTY MEDICAL GROUP

Associate Program Director - family medicine

sign-on bonus - relocation - student loan repayment assistance

Description

• Appointment as Associate Program Director of the Kaweah Delta Family Medicine Residency Program
• Join a cohesive physician partnership – the Kaweah Delta Faculty Medical Group – which consists of only teaching family medicine physicians
• Provide direct support to the Program Director by assisting with administrative functions, supervising residents and medical students, scholarly activities and assisting with faculty development
• Help shape the future of primary care in a medically under-served area
• Provide leadership and guidance to a program that produces excellent and compassionate physicians for our community
• Assist in the interview and selection process and performance evaluations for residents and faculty
• Partner closely with Medical Staff and hospital staff to ensure effective integration within the organization
• Ensure the residents and faculty have tools to promote and practice self-wellness
• Ensure program adherence to ACGME requirements

Benefits

• 5-weeks paid time off, 4-weeks - vacation, 1-week- CME
• Stipend for health insurance
• Malpractice insurance provided; includes Pediatrics and OB/GYN

Requirements

• Faculty or program leadership experience
• ABFM or ABOFM Board Certified/Board Eligible

KAWEAH DELTA is the largest hospital in Tulare County and the only hospital in Visalia. We offer a variety of services including comprehensive cardiac care, open heart surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive operations, and more.

• Service area covers Tulare and Kings counties – 600k+ population
• 581-Beds; Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 5k deliveries annually; Valley Children’s provides NICU and Pediatric inpatient coverage
• 95k+ ED visits annually; ED expansion in progress, 40-beds to 74-beds
• Opportunity to care for a large underserved population
• Healthgrades 2019 America’s 250 best hospitals
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
• 6 Residency Programs: Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Anesthesia & Transitional Year
  • Family Medicine program graduated first class in 2016; currently 7 residents per PGY class with continued accreditation ACGME status
• Strong commitment to local GME including Ultrasound Director, Simulation Director, Research Director, and Undergraduate Medical Education Director

VISALIA, CA

Visalia is located in the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Visalia is known for its rich agriculture, delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small town charm. Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family friendly community and economic opportunity.