Family Medicine Opening in Montgomery, AL
Updated 11/03/25
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Physician
Family Practice-Without OB
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Family Medicine Residency Program Director opening in Montgomery, AL
Location: Montgomery, AL
Department: Family Medicine Residency
Reports To: Vice President for Medical Education / Director of Medical Education / Designated Institutional Official
Supervises: Residency Coordinator, Department Secretary
Primary Function:
Direct the residency program and ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation standards. Create educational activities aligned with curriculum goals, establish departmental policies, and implement recruitment strategies to maintain a highly successful residency program. Principal efforts include program management, clinical teaching, and academic leadership.
Essential Job Functions
A. Program Administration & Leadership
1. Provide continuous leadership and administrative oversight of the residency program.
2. Define and document educational goals for each rotation and level of training.
3. Oversee didactic and clinical education across all training sites.
4. Coordinate and evaluate faculty performance and educational efforts.
5. Design and manage the rotation schedule to ensure comprehensive training.
6. Approve local site directors and participating faculty.
7. Select and evaluate faculty participation based on performance and feedback.
8. Foster a collaborative and respectful clinical teaching environment.
B. Resident Oversight
9. Select residents in alignment with institutional policy.
10. Monitor and supervise residents' clinical performance and well-being.
11. Define lines of responsibility for patient care and resident supervision.
12. Address resident stress and ensure access to mental health support.
13. Evaluate residents semi-annually on knowledge, skills, and professionalism.
14. Advance residents only upon demonstrated competency and growth.
15. Maintain and provide access to permanent evaluation records.
16. Provide final written evaluation at program completion.
C. Accreditation & Compliance
17. Ensure compliance with ACGME standards and timely communication with the RRC.
18. Submit complete and accurate data to the ACGME (ADS, annual updates, etc.).
19. Implement institutional procedures for discipline and grievances.
20. Verify training for all current and former residents.
21. Monitor and enforce duty hour policies, including moonlighting.
22. Adjust resident schedules to prevent fatigue and maintain compliance.
23. Ensure backup support during periods of increased clinical demand.
D. Policy & Governance
24. Comply with institutional policies on selection, evaluation, and supervision.
25. Remain current on ACGME manuals, policies, and procedures.
26. Obtain GMEC/DIO approval for:
- Changes in resident complement or structure
- Progress reports, appeals, or educational innovations
27. Obtain DIO co-signature on all ACGME-related documents and correspondence.
E. Education & Outreach
28. Coordinate continuing medical education (CME) for faculty.
29. Oversee medical student clerkships within the specialty.
30. Abide by all institutional and departmental policies.
Personal Specifications
A. Qualifications & Experience:
Board-certified in Family Medicine by the appropriate ABMS board
Minimum qualifications in education and program leadership
Clinician with demonstrated academic and administrative expertise
Licensed to practice in the state of AL
Currently engaged in clinical practice
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