Graduate Medical Education Program Manager - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Job Summary:
The GME Program Manager functions as a member of the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Education team. In conjunction with the Program Directors, the position has primary responsibility for managing all aspects of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency and Pain Management fellowship programs within the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation.

The position will coordinate and manage a wide variety of duties that directly impact the residents, fellows, medical students and faculty of the department, working collaboratively and collegially with each. This role will ensure that programs comply with requirements set forthby the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the UW Health Graduate Medical Education (UWH GME) Office.

A strong background in graduate medical education is essential. This position requires an individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, careful attention to detail, the ability to work as a team player and the capability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced and often stressful environment. This position is expected to demonstrate well-developed assessment skills and decision making abilities and judgment.
Responsibilities: Manages the administrative activities of the residency/fellowship program as outlined in the accreditation program requirements and other regulatory agencies. Responsible for ensuring residents/fellows meet administrative and regulatory responsibilities while serving as the primary liaison between the Program Director, residents/fellows, program faculty, institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning program matters. Must demonstrate a broad knowledge of GME practices and principles, make recommendations and implement changes approved by program leadership, and may supervise or lead the work of others to ensure their programs achieve and maintain the highest quality standards in GME. Works under general supervision of the GME Programs Administrator, Department Administrator, or their designee, and in consultation and collaboration with the Program Director and the sponsoring institution's DIO and Director of Graduate Medical Education.

• 40% Maintains a thorough understanding of accreditation program requirements and related policies, regulatory requirements, and hospital and program policies to provide expert consult to the Program Director to maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory bodies and pertinent policies
• 15% Collaborates with the Program Director to assess curriculum and evaluations, developing the structure and delivery mechanism, and maintaining accurate records of curriculum, evaluations, and participation
• 10% Provides guidance for resident/fellow recruitment, credentialing, and onboarding to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies and hospital policies
• 15% Serves as the primary contact for the program, liaising with those directly associated with the program, the Institutional GME Office, and regulatory agencies. Advises residents/fellows, program staff/faculty of program and institutional policies and procedures
• 5% Regularly attends monthly program coordinator meetings and GME educational offerings. Collaborates with other colleagues to develop best practices, and serves as an administrative reviewer of other GME programs. Should regularly attend national GME or specialty conference(s)
• 5% Maintains the resident/fellow and program expenditures. Advises fiscal leadership on program budgetary needs and monitors program expenses within budget constraints
• 5% Responsible for ensuring resident/fellow and program compliance with policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements and that appropriate documentation is maintained
• 5% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
-Minimum two years relevant experience in Graduate Medical Education required
-Previous experience working within the University of Wisconsin System and/or Graduate Medical Education (GME) & familiarity with accrediting bodies is preferred

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
-Strong verbal, written and organizational skills
-Exceptional administrative and interpersonal skills
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $72,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

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Additional Information:
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Rachel Timbers
timbers@wisc.edu
608-263-7659
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Grad Medical Edu Prog Mgr(HS071)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/ORTHO&REHB
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
305049-AS