Family Medicine Residency Program Director
Laurel, Mississippi
Position Highlights :
- Lead and direct a new Family Medicine Residency Program
- Design and implement an innovative, high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards and evolving healthcare needs. Much of the curriculum is already designed.
- Teach and practice both outpatient and inpatient medicine (obstetrics optional)
- 60% or more administrative time. Maintain clinical practice (20-40%, 1-2 weekdays) to remain engaged in patient care and model excellence for residents
- Oversee resident and faculty scholarly activity, including quality improvement, patient safety, and community health initiatives
- Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber faculty and residents
- Collaborate closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), hospital leadership, and community partners
- Epic EMR
- Monday-Friday schedule with no required weekends for administrative duties
Key Responsibilities
- Develop full ACGME accreditation
- Provide leadership in faculty development and residency recruitment
- Ensure excellence in resident education, board preparation, and scholarly activity
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate residents across ambulatory and inpatient settings
- Guide continuous improvement of curriculum and educational outcomes
- Promote program growth, sustainability, and community engagement
Compensation & Benefits :
- Base Salary: $280,000 (negotiable based on experience)
- Signing Bonus: $100,000
- Relocation Assistance: $10,000
- Incentive Bonus: TBD
- Paid Time Off:
- 20 vacation days
- 5 paid CME days
- Paid major holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
- Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
- Retirement Plan: 4% employer contribution
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
About the Community
- Charming, family-oriented community
- Access to the Gulf Coast Beaches, 2 Metros, and 3 airports
- 3 LAKES, PARKS, HIKING, BIKING TRAILS
- 2 COUNTRY CLUBS
- Cost of Living 18% lower than the national average
Job Reference #: FP 26255
