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What is a residency program director in anesthesiology?

Residency Program Directors in Anesthesiology are physicians responsible for overseeing the education, training, and evaluation of anesthesiology residents within an accredited residency program. They ensure compliance with accreditation standards, develop and implement curricula, and mentor residents throughout their training. Program Directors also coordinate faculty, schedule rotations, and play a key role in resident recruitment and assessment. Their leadership is essential for maintaining the quality and reputation of the anesthesiology residency program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a residency program director in anesthesiology?

To thrive as a Residency Program Director in Anesthesiology, you need board certification in anesthesiology, substantial clinical experience, and a strong background in graduate medical education. Familiarity with accreditation standards (such as ACGME), curriculum development tools, and educational management systems is essential. Leadership, mentorship, organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the delivery of high-quality training, compliance with accreditation, and the professional development of future anesthesiologists.

How does a residency program director in anesthesiology balance administrative responsibilities with clinical duties?

Residency Program Directors in Anesthesiology often split their time between administrative tasks—such as curriculum development, resident evaluations, and accreditation compliance—and clinical responsibilities in the operating room. Balancing these roles requires strong organizational skills and effective delegation, often working closely with associate directors, coordinators, and faculty. Directors typically allocate specific days or blocks of time for each role to ensure both resident education and patient care standards are maintained. This balance can be challenging but also offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

What is the difference between Residency Program Director Anesthesiology vs Residency Program Director Surgery?

AspectResidency Program Director AnesthesiologyResidency Program Director Surgery
Required CredentialsMedical degree, board certification in anesthesiology, experience in residency educationMedical degree, board certification in surgery or related specialty, experience in residency education
Work EnvironmentAcademic medical centers, hospitals, teaching hospitalsAcademic medical centers, hospitals, teaching hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, medical schools, residency programs in anesthesiologyHospitals, medical schools, residency programs in surgery

The Residency Program Director Anesthesiology and Residency Program Director Surgery roles share similar credentials and work environments, focusing on overseeing residency training in their respective specialties. The main difference lies in their specialty focus—anesthesiology versus surgery—requiring specific clinical expertise and certification. Both positions are vital in academic medical centers and involve curriculum development, resident evaluation, and program management.

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Residency Program Director

Petaluma Health Center

Petaluma, CA • On-site

$127K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description
Petaluma Health Center is recruiting for a Residency Program Clinical Director to join our award winning team!
Summary:
The Residency Program Director will lead the NP/PA Residency Program, leading and supervising
other faculty in precepting and teaching Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Residents and leading the team responsible for resident selection and evaluation, curricular evaluation and development, and integration of the program into Petaluma Health Center's mission and goals. The Program Director ideally would also serve as Team Director of the residency team, conditional on appropriate experience to assume that position. (Please refer to Associate Clinical Director Primary Care Job Description). As a clinician, they will provide quality primary medical care in a collaborative, compassionate, and caring environment. They will work as an integral part of the medical staff by participating in all strategic initiatives of Petaluma Health Center. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after -hours call,weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope.
Grant-Funded/Limited-Duration Assignment:
This position is grant-funded and is intended to support the NP/PA Residency Program during the applicable grant cycle. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon available funding, continuation of the residency program, program needs, operational needs, and PHC's discretion. The position may end, be extended, or be modified based on changes to funding, grant requirements, residency program needs, or PHC's business needs. This language does not alter the at-will nature of employment.
Areas of Responsibility:
Residency:
  • Develop, implement, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate the work of the residency program to
    assure attainment of program goals
  • Provide direct clinical teaching in both didactic and clinical settings
  • Lead team designing program guidelines, didactics, and residents' schedules
  • Assist residents in achieving learning objectives in all desired areas of care and with a deep
  • understanding of PHC's mission and culture
  • Supervise precepting, including providing training, evaluation, and feedback for preceptors
  • Assist in establishing and coordinating clinical rotations, both within PHC and with outside agencies
  • Coordinate regular evaluation of resident progress and performance, including for post -residency employment
  • Collaborate with operations and clinic administrators to ensure residents meet goals for number of patient visits completed during the twelve month program
  • Collaborate with operations and team manager to integrate residents into existing services and ensure that residents are part of the PHC clinic culture
  • Maintain program accreditation including any necessary reports or site visits
  • Create annual budget and work with health center staff to integrate budget within primary care
  • Support, apply for, and manage outside funding opportunities, including federal and state grants, and ensure timely completion of grant-related reporting, documentation, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage relationship with collaborating academic institutions
  • Support grant-funded residency program operations, including implementation of grant-related
  • program objectives, tracking of required deliverables, coordination of resident oversight during the grant period, and assistance with transition, closeout, or continuation planning if grant funding ends, changes, or is not renewed.

Clinical:
  • Manage a panel of assigned primary care patients as designated for clinical FTE
  • Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients for a scope of patients is defined by level of certification
  • Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice
    guidelines
  • Obtain supervising physician's consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
  • Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
  • Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
  • Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
  • Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
  • Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned Support and contribute positively to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery
  • Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
  • Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working entire shift or more as
    needed to manage assigned patient panel
  • Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner/physician assistant to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
  • Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned

Manager Responsibilities:
  • Assist the CMO and Leadership team in strategic planning of the Nurse Practitioner/Physician
    Assistant Residency
  • Utilize operational and clinical audit results to lead team in initiatives of clinical systems
    improvements, health information technology innovations, and new methods of care delivery
  • Responsible to meet with residency faculty in their performance reviews and the quarterly and
    yearly incentive reviews
  • Attend clinical director meetings as needed, as well as other management or quality meetings as assigned by Medical Director

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education/Experience:
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Minimum of five years' experience providing primary care in a family practice setting in good
    standing
  • Minimum of one year previous management experience highly desirable
  • Previous teaching experience and/or strong interest in teaching
  • Faculty development fellowship or similar training highly desirable
  • Experience working in an FQHC or in community medicine highly desirable

Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
  • Knowledge of quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation,diagnosis and treatment
  • Familiarity with educational evaluation software

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Current California license as an FNP
  • Nurse Practitioners must also have current CA RN License in good standing
  • Federal DEA Registration within 30 days of employment
  • Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC's credentialing and privileging requirements

Language Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and request s from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.
Petaluma health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Petaluma health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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