Physician - Internal Medicine Residency Program Director - Ascension

We Are Hiring:

• Specialty: Internal Medicine Residency Director
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Practice Detail: Oversight of 48 internal medicine residents
• EMR System: Meditech
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Location: Baltimore
• This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

 

What You Will Do:

 

Ascension Saint Agnes is looking to hire an internal medicine residency program director who is also an MD/DO Board Certified in Internal Medicine. 

 

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation allowance
• CMS time and monetary allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan (403b) with match
• Generous time off
• Shared academic appointment with Morgan State University

Responsibilities:

Administer the residency and/or medical student program.

• Provide oversight and organization for the activities of the residency and/or medical student education program in all facilities that participate in the program, including the monitoring of resident and/or medical student supervision.
• A program director is a role model for faculty members and residents. As such, the program director must participate in clinical activitity consistent with the specialty. This activity will allow he program director to role model the Core Competencies for the faculty members and residents. Further, the program director must have experience working as part of an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team to create an educational environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident well-being.
• Assign clinical rotations and staff appointments of attending physicians on teaching services.
• Implement policies and procedures related to the residency and/or medical student program.
• Plan scheduling and back-up support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with grievance and due process procedures.
• Submit all information required and requested by various accrediting bodies, including but not limited to program information forms and annual program resident and/or medical student updates.
• Develop and maintain the evaluation programs for faculty, residents, interns and medical students.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with institutions of higher learning for the advancement of firm initiatives.
• Role is 50% administrative and 50% clinical.

The right candidate will demonstrate the following key characteristics:

• Leadership & Management Skills: Strong organizational and administrative abilities to effectively manage residency programs, faculty, budgets, accreditation, etc.
• Teaching Abilities: Excellent clinical teaching skills. Ability to teach residents in clinical settings and lecture effectively. Enthusiasm for education and mentoring residents.
• Clinical Expertise: Solid up-to-date knowledge and skills in internal medicine. The ability to be a clinical role model for residents.
• Scholarship: Established track record of research, publication, presentation at conferences, etc. This demonstrates commitment to academic medicine and advancing the field.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, provide constructive feedback, resolve conflicts, and motivate team.
• Commitment to Residency Education: Dedicated to guiding residents, advocating for their needs, and ensuring excellent educational experiences.
• Knowledge of Accreditation Standards: Experience with ACGME requirements, Milestones assessments, Clinical Competency Committees, etc.
• Recruitment Skills: Ability to attract high quality residency candidates and match top students.
• Passion for Mentorship: Genuine interest in advising residents in career planning, research, and other aspects beyond clinical training.
• Program Management: Organized and able to oversee curriculum design, evaluation, resident selection, budgets, scheduling, and improvement initiatives.

 

About Ascension Saint Agnes

• For over 150 years, Saint Agnes, built on a strong foundation of excellent medical care and compassion, is comprised of care teams who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
• Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the country.
• 251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties
• Ascension Saint Agnes offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. That is in addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.

About Baltimore

• Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (baseball) and the Ravens (football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, and its proximity to other major cities – NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
• Although it’s a large city, and it is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, it has received an award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education.
• Besides its great education, there are home buying incentives for its residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy.
• With more than 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups, Baltimore promises something for everyone.

About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
 
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

 

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's
  degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years
  being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences:

• 3 years of experience in respective field required. 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. 

 

Visa Eligibility:NoneEqual Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.

 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

 

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

 

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Why Join Our Team?:

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.