Osteopathic Associate Program ...

About the Role

Valley Health offers an outstanding opportunity allowing leadership of an osteopathic program and welcoming your vision and dynamic communication skills to complement our residency program. Focus is emphasized on clinical teaching in outpatient and inpatient settings within the Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency Program.

The program has a 20+ year history and is based at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, VA, with additional teaching at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Both hospitals are part of the Valley Health System.

• Warren Memorial Hospital is a 36-bed hospital, recognized as a Top 100 Teaching Hospital of the Year for two consecutive years. The program is osteopathic recognized/certified with continuing accreditation.
• Winchester Medical Center is a 495-bed hospital with a Level II Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration and maintenance of the education environment conducive to educating residents in OPP and the ACGME Competencies.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of osteopathic didactic and clinical education at all participating sites.
• Actively participate in organized clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, or conferences, with specific integration of OPP, including OMT.
• Evaluate osteopathic faculty member performance at least annually, focusing on the integration of OPP into the educational program.

Requirements

• DO trained, with Board Certification in Family Medicine or Family Medicine with Obstetrics (FM/OB) through the AOA.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical license in Virginia.
• Previous academic or teaching experience preferred.
• Passion for rural healthcare and medical education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus.
• 28 days of PTO for work-life balance.
• CME reimbursement plus dedicated CME time.
• Loan repayment assistance and relocation assistance.

Location

Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Front Royal, VA, offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living and is just 70 miles from Washington, D.C. Highlights include:

• Outdoor paradise: hiking in Shenandoah National Park, kayaking on the Shenandoah River, and exploring Skyline Drive.
• Rich history and culture: historic downtowns in Front Royal, Winchester, Woodstock, and vibrant local arts.
• Award-winning wineries and breweries as part of the Shenandoah Wine Trail.
• Family-friendly community: excellent schools, low crime rates, and a welcoming small-town feel.