Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency | Montclair, NJ- 20 mi from NYC
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/03/24

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is searching for a Program Director for its esteemed Internal Medicine Residency Program located in Montclair, NJ- 20 mi from New York City.

The Internal Medicine Program Director will oversee and manage all aspects of the ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program with 26 residents including: curriculum development, resident and faculty scheduling, teaching/supervising residents, as well as evaluation of the program's effectiveness.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience as an educator/primary care in Internal Medicine
  • ACLS/BCS Certification
  • Previous experience as program director preferred

Additional Position Details:

  • This is approximately a 60% administrative position and 40% clinical position.
  • Teaching and clinical duties are performed in the inpatient and outpatient settings (ambulatory clinic is 3 blocks from the hospital).
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure the program continues to maintain accreditation standards and a high level of excellence.
  • Recruit, train, support and mentor Internal Medicine residents.
  • Work with inter-hospital departments to form productive relationships between the residency program and them.
  • Maintain a positive working and learning environment for the residents, promoting a culture of courage, care, and compassion.
  • Implement and follow ACGME regulations and policies as well as ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Provide regular evaluations and feedback to the residents.
  • Develop new strategies to improve resident education, participation in research, quality improvement projects and scholarly activity in general.
  • Stay current with advancement in the world of medicine and medical education.
  • Create new relationships with community organizations and medical schools.
  • Work with hospital administration as the intermediary for residency program and the hospital administration, communicating any concerns or issues that arise
  • Clinically, see patients as an acute care and primary care internists with the resident team.

Recruitment Package may include:

  • Base salary + wRVU production incentive
  • CME allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Residency stipend
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance


About Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center:
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot tertiary-care facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, 700+ medical staff members, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

About the Community:
Located on the cliffs of the Watchung Mountains, just 20 mi from NYC, the Township of Montclair is a vibrant community in northern New Jersey. It has a booming arts district, world-class dining, renowned wellness and fitness centers and a range of boutiques in its bustling downtown with convenient access to New York City. Montclair is home to the second-largest university in the state as well as high performing primary schools, and many parks and nature reserves for outdoor lovers.