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Job description
Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Program Director for our Family Medicine Residency Program . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of primary care by mentoring the next generation of family physicians, guiding a mission‑driven team, and advancing academic excellence in a supportive, community‑focused environment.
Position Highlights
Community‑based ACGME‑accredited program
Maintain clinical practice while leading the residency
Mission‑ and values‑driven healthcare system
Supportive and collaborative team of diverse, family‑oriented faculty
Major Responsibilities
Champion the mission and goals of the residency program and sponsoring institution.
Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Family Medicine Program Requirements, maintaining full accreditation status.
Develop and maintain a high‑quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards, State of California guidelines, and board certification expectations, including achievement of an >80% board pass rate and above‑average in‑training exam scores.
Provide mentorship and oversight to teaching faculty, including annual performance evaluations and professional development opportunities in evidence‑based teaching and evaluation methods.
Recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse, high‑performing group of residents who embody excellence in whole‑person care, scholarship, professionalism, and leadership.
Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment where residents can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation.
Oversee the residency budget and ensure resources meet ACGME and institutional requirements, while demonstrating financial stewardship.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community‑based and academic teaching institutions to enhance curriculum, faculty development, and resident education.
Serve as an institutional leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Bakersfield and the broader community.
Benefits
Wage scale $344,800.00 - $413,800.00
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Starting bonus
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Top rated malpractice insurance coverage.
Relocation reimbursement
Qualifications
Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license
Board certified in Family Medicine
Graduate of an ACGME‑accredited Family Medicine residency program
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family medicine
At least 2 years as a core faculty member in an ACGME accredited family medicine residency program
Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment.
Ongoing clinical activity.
Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical and administrative experience in graduate medical education, preferably as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Site Director, or Core Faculty
Demonstrated commitment to resident education, clinical excellence, and fostering an inclusive academic environment
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Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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