Emergency Medicine Program Director in Lima, OH

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, experienced academic emergency medicine (EM) physician to serve as the program director of the emergency medicine residency program at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to shape and grow a relatively new residency program that graduated its first class of residents in 2023.

As program director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the residency, including strategic planning, accreditation compliance, curriculum implementation, faculty development, and resident mentorship. This position offers complete hospital dedication and financial support to foster a high-quality academic environment and enhance the program's reputation.

Qualifications

• Board certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) 
• Active medical license and hospital privileges or eligibility in Ohio
• Minimum of three years' experience as a clinician administrator or educator in emergency medicine (EM)
• Prior involvement as a core faculty member in an ACGME-accredited residency program preferred
• Demonstrated educational and administrative expertise acceptable to the review committee
• Proven record of scholarly activity, including involvement in national/regional organizations, research, and academic presentations
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and team-building skills

Program Overview
Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, a Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, serves an 11-county catchment area and provides emergency care to approximately 56,000 patients annually. The three-year emergency medicine residency program is comprised of eight faculty members and 18 accredited residency positions. The program maintains continued ACGME accreditation and provides comprehensive training in all aspects of emergency care, employing a physiological approach and an interdisciplinary team model in which residents play a pivotal role.

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- Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the EM residency program
- Ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements and maintain educational excellence
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and residents
- Oversee curriculum development, clinical rotations, and academic scheduling
- Promote an environment of scholarly activity through research, publications, and presentations
- Foster collaborative relationships with nursing, allied health, and hospital administration
- Limit clinical responsibilities to 20 hours per week on average
- Comprehensive benefits include: fully paid professional liability insurance (with tail), health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, SERP, referral program, membership in TeamHealth's Leading Patient Safety Organization, access to Clinician Wellness Program, and concierge service
- Realize your career potential by growing into local, regional, and national leadership as part of TeamHealth's 19,000 practicing clinicians across the US