Emergency Medicine - Residency Program Director

Salary range: $397,739 to $410,040

Additional potential incentives up to: $68,660

• Reduced schedules (with pro-rated compensation) may be available.
• Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG – Kaiser Permanente Northern California) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 9,000 physicians, 22 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California, and an over 75-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

Emergency Medicine Residency Program Modesto/Manteca, California

In 2021, Kaiser Permanente Modesto launched our first ever Emergency medicine residency program in Northern California. We are currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director to lead our 3-year Residency Program comprised of eight residents per class for a total of 24 residents. The Program Director is a key departmental leader over seeing three assistant PDs, multiple fellowship trained faculty, and GME Program support staff.

Program Director Job Description

The Program Director must administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating residents/fellows in each of the ACGME competency areas and in conformance with KP NCAL policies and procedures.

Selected duties may be delegated to faculty or training program administrators; however, the Program Director is responsible to the Designated Institutional Official, the Graduate Medical Education Committee, and to the ACGME’s Residency Review Committee for the timely and accurate completion of all tasks and their quality. Program director duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of Education
• Participation in GME Governance
• Compliance with Regulatory Requirements affecting GME
• Maintenance of Accreditation

Candidate Description

Ideal candidates will be passionate about resident education and community emergency medicine, demonstrating leadership that fosters a collaborative and supportive training environment. We are seeking applicants with the following qualities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellence in administration, operations, and organization
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills across in-person, virtual, and written formats
• Demonstrated national-level engagement in emergency medicine and education
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine
• At least five years as a core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited residency program
• Strong managerial skills
• Service orientation and commitment to teamwork
• Significant education leadership and scholarship experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the ACGME cycle (three years as an APD, or one year as a PD)
• Education fellowship or advanced degree (MEd, MPH, etc.)
• Evidence of ongoing activity in scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications
• Possess or be eligible for a California medical license

What the California Central Valley Has To Offer

• A location that is second to none: nestled between the Cascade, Sierra Nevada, and Tehachapi mountains to the east and the California coastal ranges, and the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Coast to the west
• Mild winters, warm summers, and close to some of our state’s most popular recreation destinations, including mountain and road biking, kayaking, and boarding
• Nearby California State and National Parks offer great hiking trails, camping, and fishing in pristine lakes and rivers
• High quality and attractive lifestyle, including affordable housing costs, shorter commutes, and great schools
• Enjoyable community activities, a vibrant arts scene (including lively theater and music performances), sporting events, museums, family and gourmet eateries, fashion malls, and universities

A Few Reasons To Consider A Practice with TPMG

• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support
• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity by hiring physicians that reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures. We practice in an environment with patients at the center and deliver culturally responsive and compassionate care to our member populations.
• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Competitive full time starting salary with additional potential incentives. Reduced schedules with protected academic time.

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at: https://northerncalifornia.permanente.org

For further details, please contact: Roy Hernandez at (510) 625-2731 or Roy.B.Hernandez@kp.org. We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.