Residency Program Director / Medical Director

Residency Program

Director / Medical Director

Family Medicine Residency / Family Medicine Center

JFK University Medical

Center - Edison, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an

experienced, visionary, and passionate Program Director / Medical

Director to lead the Family Medicine Residency Program at JFK

University Medical Center. This is an outstanding leadership

opportunity for a dedicated physician committed to academic

excellence, clinical innovation, and the training of the next

generation of family medicine physicians.

Position Overview :

The Program Director will

provide strategic and operational leadership for the Family

Medicine Residency Program, ensuring full compliance with ACGME and

institutional requirements. This role is responsible for

cultivating a supportive and academically rigorous learning

environment, fostering faculty development, and ensuring the

continued success of the program. As Medical Director of the Family

Medicine Center, the selected physician will oversee day-to-day

clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and patient

care processes aligned with Joint Commission and NCQA

Patient-Centered Medical Home standards. The Medical Director will

serve as a role model for compassionate, evidence-based care, and

an advocate for both patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide strategic

leadership and direction for the Family Medicine Residency Program

in collaboration with department and institutional leadership.

Oversee the design, implementation, and

evaluation of the residency curriculum, ensuring alignment with

ACGME milestones and competencies.

Recruit,

mentor, and develop residents and faculty to foster excellence in

teaching, research, and clinical practice.

Ensure continuous program improvement through data-driven

assessment, scholarly activity, and adherence to accreditation

standards.

Direct and support quality

improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and

satisfaction.

Maintain clinical engagement

(approximately 20% clinical time) providing high-quality,

patient-centered care within the Family Medicine Center.

Oversee compliance with institutional, state,

and federal regulations related to residency education and clinical

operations.

Collaborate with health system

leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and staff development

initiatives.

Promote diversity, equity, and

inclusion within the residency program and clinical environment.

Qualifications : MD or DO degree with

Board Certification in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOA).

Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership

experience in graduate medical education and clinical practice.

Demonstrated expertise in curriculum

development, faculty mentorship, and quality improvement

initiatives.

Proven ability to lead and

inspire teams, manage complex academic programs, and drive

innovation in medical education.

Excellent

communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility for medical licensure in New

Jersey.

HOW TO APPLY :

Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter

Email : Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org

Phone :

732-890-9339 (Call or Text)

COMPENSATION :

Minimum Starting Base Salary :

$220,884

HMH is committed to pay

equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of

pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the

minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance

with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the

full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for

informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific

offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer

may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of

non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Specialization :

Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data

: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure

competitiveness.

Experience

: Years of relevant experience in the areas of

specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership :

Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group

leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications

: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board

certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity :

Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills :

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location :

Cost of living and market rates for the specific

location.

Internal Equity :

Compensation is determined in a manner consistent

with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty

and / or sub-specialty.

Budget and

Grant Funding : Departmental budgets and any grant

funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that

can be offered.

In addition to our compensation

for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) positions, HMH offers

a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision,

tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final

compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the

interview process.