Open Rank Professor & Residency Program Director, 12 Month Salaried, Cape Coral, FL (College of Medicine)

Department

College of Medicine , Residency Program Administration

Responsibilities

The Program Director oversees the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) Residency Program ("OB-GYN Program" or "Program") under the guidance of the Designated Institutional Official (DIO). The Program Director handles the general management, curriculum development, hiring, and teaching and mentoring of the Program. The Program Director sets the strategic vision of the Program and ensures its standards, quality, and reputation. The Program Director is expected to support the collaboration of the OB-GYN Program with physician practices and hospital clinical services in a way that improves value and quality, and that fosters a positive environment for professional practice and medical education. The Program Director will also work in collaboration with the existing residency programs' leadership to ensure outstanding educational offerings within Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital.

• Clinical Teaching and Supervision of Residents
• Core Program Clinical Teaching
• Clinical Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) or applicable Subspecialty
• General Administration
• GME Committees/Meetings
• GME Lecturing/Teaching Conferences
• GME Recruiting/Interviewing
• GME Research/Scholarly Activity
• Resident Evaluation/Monitoring
• Program Evaluation

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
• Ability to obtain Florida medical license prior to hire.
• Board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Minimum of three years in an administrative, teaching or leadership role in an ACGME accredited internal Medicine residency program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, mentoring and teaching skills.
• A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven health system.
• Ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner in person, on the phone, electronically, and in writing.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams; must be able to provide clear and accurate direction and guidance.
• Have strong administrative and team building skills.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the program in their vision and recruit core faculty.

Other Information

Mission Statements:

• The Florida State University College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations. The FSU College of Medicine will lead the nation in preparing compassionate physicians to deliver the highest quality 21st Century patient-centered medicine to communities of greatest need.
• The Florida State University College of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education will foster programs that provide optimal clinical learning environments to develop exemplary physicians who independently practice culturally sensitive, patient-centered health care; commit to life-long learning and wellbeing; and lead their specialties and communities, especially through compassionate service to vulnerable populations.

The College of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education currently supports 12 residency and fellowship programs across the state of Florida with its five healthcare partners with over 250 residents and fellows. The FSU GME enterprise is growing and aims to add more healthcare partners, residency programs, and residents.

The City of Cape Coral, FL

• The city of Cape Coral is located in Lee County, Florida, United States, on the Caloosahatchee River near its intersection with the Gulf of Mexico. Cape Coral was developed as a large subdivision of single-family homes through Gulf American Land Corporation founded in 1957 by brothers Jack and Leonard Rosen. Promoted as a "Waterfront Wonderland" with more canals than the city of Venice, Italy, Cape Coral has over 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city in the world. With an area of close to 120 square miles, geographically Cape Coral is the second largest city in Florida and the largest city between Tampa and Miami. Incorporated in 1970, Cape Coral has transformed over the years into a vibrant city with a current estimated population of 200,000. The City of Cape Coral celebrated its 50 Year Anniversary in January, 2020.
• With an average of 355 days of sunshine every year, and an average high temperature of 85 degrees, the City of Cape Coral is a great place to live if you love the outdoors! From the vibrant life in the business districts, to the perfect peace and quiet on one of the capes many beaches, to the serenity of one of the many landscaped parks...this is what makes Cape Coral so uniquely appealing.
• This inviting community is ready to welcome their new founding Transitional Year (TY) Residency Program Director (PD) to work in collaboration with the existing programs, to continue producing Lee County's next generation of physicians.

Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital, the health care hub for Southwest Florida's largest city, is home to a wide range of services, including comprehensive women's services, emergency services, imaging services, acute inpatient services, and a broad range of surgical services, including minimally invasive surgery with robotics. Cape Coral Hospital is a 303-bed facility, that employs 600+ physicians, 1200+ employees, and sees 100,000+ patients annually. Cape Coral Hospital part of one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. (Lee Health) and one of the largest not-for-profit public health systems and Safety Net Hospitals in Florida, and receives no direct tax support. Cape Coral Hospital was the first community hospital in Florida to receive the Governor's Sterling Award (which recognizes organizations that have successfully achieved performance excellence) and has been recognized by Healthgrades, as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals three years in a row. Cape Coral Hospital is a Magnet Hospital and was rated as a 4-star facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In 2023, Cape Coral Hospital was recognized as a birthing-friendly hospital, identifying hospitals and health systems implementing evidence-based care to improve maternal health. Cape Coral Hospital was the first hospital in the state to achieve the 4 Star Award of "Florida Quest for Quality Maternity Care Award" Baby Steps to a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

Helpful

• Candidates with recent scholarly activity such as peer reviewed funding, publication of original research or review articles in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in textbooks, publication or presentation of case reports or clinical series at scientific society meetings, or participation in national committees or educations organizations are highly encouraged to apply.
• The incoming physician will receive a faculty appointment through the Florida State University College of Medicine.

Contact Info

Jessee Graham

jjgraham@med.fsu.edu

University Information

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Considerations

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This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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