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Academic/Faculty/Research Physician at Community Health Systems summary:

Northwest Health - Porter seeks a Program Director for its ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency in Valparaiso, IN, combining roughly 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice. The role requires board certification in Family Medicine, 3+ years in academic medicine as core faculty or program director, oversight of curriculum, faculty and resident recruitment, and maintaining clinical duties per ACGME guidelines. Competitive compensation includes salary with bonuses, loan repayment assistance, malpractice coverage, health benefits, PTO, and CME support.

Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, Indiana is seeking a Program Director for our ACGME accredited Family Medicine Program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for medical education and training residents combined with a strong focus and commitment to ensuring patient care remains a priority.

Search firm candidates are NOT accepted. Please reach out directly to Sylvia Moyle at

Responsibilities:

• Approximately 50% administration and 50% clinical
• Must have 3+ years' experience in academic medicine as Core Faculty or Program Director
• Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education is maintained
• Establish strategic direction of the program, its standards, quality, and reputation of the Family Medicine Residency program as followed by faculty and residents
• Residency program practice management, overall residency operations, and resident oversight
• Program recruitment, interviews, and selection of residents; six residents are welcomed per year
• Recruit and oversee faculty and clinical rotations
• Maintain ongoing clinical activity in Family Medicine, consistent with ACGME guidelines
• Teach residents through clinical and didactic work

Requirements:

• Board certified in Family Medicine
• Clinically practicing physician
• Documented educational and/or administrative experience required
• Experience in graduate medical education required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to effectively deal with a broad range of people and personalities

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package May Include:

• Generous base salary plus bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Excellent health benefits with 401K
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

NORTHWEST HEALTH - Committed to Our Community.

Northwest Health is a highly integrated regional health system comprised of three hospitals and a large, well-established employed medical group. This integrated model allows physicians to practice within a collaborative network that offers broad clinical depth, advanced technology, and access to specialized services, capabilities that extend well beyond those of a single hospital. Northwest Health is nationally recognized for quality and is committed to supporting physicians with the resources needed to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

VALPARAISO, IN - Work. Live. Play.

Valparaiso, Indiana is a growing, family-oriented community that offers physicians an excellent quality of life and a supportive practice environment. Home to Valparaiso University, the city features a vibrant downtown, strong public and private schools, and a safe, welcoming atmosphere. Located approximately 50 miles from Chicago and just minutes from the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan, Valparaiso provides easy access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation, all while maintaining a lower cost of living and the benefits of practicing in Indiana's physician-friendly environment.

Keywords:

Family Medicine Program Director, ACGME residency leadership, medical education, faculty recruitment, resident training, clinical practice, program administration, board certified physician, graduate medical education

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