Head of Programme Management

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG – Kaiser Permanente Northern California) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 9,000 physicians, 22 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California, and an over 75-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

Emergency Medicine Residency Program Modesto / Manteca, California

In 2021, Kaiser Permanente Modesto launched our first ever Emergency medicine residency program in Northern California. We are currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director to lead our 3-year Residency Program comprised of eight residents per class for a total of 24 residents. The Program Director is a key departmental leader over seeing three assistant PDs, multiple fellowship trained faculty, and GME Program support staff.

Program Director Job Description

The Program Director must administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating residents / fellows in each of the ACGME competency areas and in conformance with KP NCAL policies and procedures.

Selected duties may be delegated to faculty or training program administrators; however, the Program Director is responsible to the Designated Institutional Official, the Graduate Medical Education Committee, and to the ACGME’s Residency Review Committee for the timely and accurate completion of all tasks and their quality. Program director duties include, but are not limited to :

Compliance with Regulatory Requirements affecting GME

Ideal candidates will be passionate about resident education and community emergency medicine, demonstrating leadership that fosters a collaborative and supportive training environment. We are seeking applicants with the following qualities :

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellence in administration, operations, and organization

Effective interpersonal and communication skills across in-person, virtual, and written formats

Demonstrated national-level engagement in emergency medicine and education

Commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence

MD or DO degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine

Significant education leadership and scholarship experience

Evidence of ongoing activity in scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications

Possess or be eligible for a California medical license

Mild winters, warm summers, and close to some of our state’s most popular recreation destinations, including mountain and road biking, kayaking, and boarding

High quality and attractive lifestyle, including affordable housing costs, shorter commutes, and great schools

Enjoyable community activities, a vibrant arts scene (including lively theater and music performances), sporting events, museums, family and gourmet eateries, fashion malls, and universities

Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support

We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity, inclusion, and diversity by hiring physicians that reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures. An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.

Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental

Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)

Life Insurance

Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave

Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Competitive full time starting salary with additional potential incentives. Reduced schedules with protected academic time.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.