Clinic and Associate Program Director - Internal Medicine Residency Program

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St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

The physician will serve as the Clinic and Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The role is a hybrid of clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Clinic responsibilities is at People's Health Center (PHC), providing leadership in ambulatory care education, clinical operations, and residency program administration. This role includes direct supervision of residents, coordination with clinic and hospital leadership, and active participation in program development and governance. An Associate Program Director (APD) for an Internal Medicine residency program assists the Program Director with administrative and educational oversight, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards like the ACGME. Key duties include curriculum development, resident recruitment and evaluation, faculty oversight, budget management, and strategic planning for program growth and quality improvement

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Continuity Clinic Leadership: Every Other Week Afternoon
   1. Serve as the lead preceptor at PHC, supervising residents in the delivery of ambulatory care.
   2. Oversee management of chronic conditions, acute illnesses, and preventive health services.
2. Clinical Operations Oversight:
   1. Coordinate with PHC administration to ensure efficient clinic operations.
   2. Develop and manage schedules for attending physicians.
3. Resident Evaluation:
   1. Conduct quarterly evaluations of all categorical residents using standardized residency evaluation tools.
4. Institutional Liaison:
   1. Act as the primary liaison between St. Luke’s Hospital and PHC.
   2. Attend monthly PHC staff meetings to represent residency program interests.

Programmatic and Administrative Duties:

• • Participate in Morning Report sessions as availability permits.
  • Contribute to curriculum development for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

• • • Attending biweekly Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) meetings.
    • Participate in quarterly Faculty and Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee meetings.
    • Serve on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), meeting at least twice annually and as needed.
      • Responsible for presenting performance reviews for one class of residents.

• • • • Interview prospective residency applicants weekly during the interview season.

• • • • Assist in planning and participating in residency-related social events, wellness initiatives, and other activities that promote resident well-being and team cohesion.
      • Support program leadership in organizing and executing events as requested, including orientation, graduation, and other program milestones.

Requirements:

Internal Medicine Boarded

Primary Care Experience

Experience in a FQHC setting preferred.

for the Healing Arts. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Education: MD/DO

Licensure/Certification: BC/BE in Specialty, ACLS and BLS Certified, DEA License, and Missouri Board of Registration of the Healing Arts.

Benefits for a Better You:

Why You Belong Here:

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.