Emergency Medicine Associate Program Director in Lima, OH - 65131BR

TeamHealth is seeking a full-time, experienced academic emergency medicine physician to serve as associate program director of the emergency medicine residency program at Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. This leadership role involves shaping and growing a newer residency program that graduated its first class in 2023, with full financial and personnel support from hospital leadership.

Program Overview

Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center is a Level 2 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center serving an 11-county catchment area with approximately 56,000 emergency department visits annually. The three-year EM residency program comprises eight faculty members and 18 accredited residency positions, maintains continued ACGME accreditation, and employs a physiological, interdisciplinary team model in which residents play a pivotal role. Founded in 1918, St. Rita's has served the Lima community and west central Ohio for over a century as a member of Mercy Health, the largest health system in Ohio.

Lima, Ohio, located in Allen County along Interstate 75, is approximately one hour from Dayton and Toledo. The city offers a rich history, specialty shopping, sporting events (collegiate baseball, stock/sprint/car races at the speedway and motorsports park, Allen County Fairgrounds), outdoor recreation (golfing, hiking, biking, walking trails), and arts and cultural activities (Broadway shows, symphony orchestra, local performing arts theatre).

Responsibilities

• Assist the program director in providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the EM residency program
• Collaborate with the program director to ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements and maintain educational excellence
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and residents
• Assist with curriculum development and implement changes to existing rotations
• Work closely with the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) chair to coordinate all resident academic and professionalism remediation activities as needed
• Promote an environment of scholarly activity through research, publications, and presentations
• Foster collaborative relationships with nursing, allied health, and hospital administration
• Coordinate academic scheduling with the chief resident as needed
• Limit clinical responsibilities to 28 hours per week on average

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 of experience as a clinician administrator or educator in emergency medicine
• 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

Benefits

• W2 employee status
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Mentorship and support of a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts
• Clinician physical and mental health wellness programs
• Educational resources and CME
• Perks at Work for discounted goods and services