Family Medicine Residency Program Director/Med Director

About the Role

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an experienced, visionary, and passionate Family Medicine leader to serve as the Residency Program Director and Medical Director of the teaching practice at JFK University Medical Center. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a dedicated physician committed to academic excellence, clinical innovation, and training the next generation of Family Medicine physicians.

The Program Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Family Medicine Residency Program, ensuring compliance with ACGME and institutional requirements while fostering a supportive and academically rigorous learning environment. As Medical Director of the Family Medicine Center, the selected physician will oversee clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and patient care processes aligned with Joint Commission and NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards.

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.

Pay

The minimum base salary for this position is $261,173 annually. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting and does not reflect the full value of the market-competitive total rewards package. The final base compensation may vary based on factors including specialization, experience, leadership roles, education, certifications, productivity, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget considerations.

Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.