Physician, Program Director - Internal Medicine Residency Program

NorthBay Health’s Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation, and overall administration of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. This role establishes the strategic direction of the program and is accountable for maintaining its standards, quality, and reputation.

In partnership with physician practices and hospital clinical services, the position integrates the Internal Medicine Residency Program in a manner that enhances value and quality while promoting an optimal environment for professional practice and medical education.

The Program Director designs and conducts the program in alignment with the needs of the community, the mission of NorthBay Health (the sponsoring Institution), and the mission of the residency program. Additionally, the Program Director administers and maintains a learning environment conducive to educating residents across all ACGME Competency domains.

Education and Licensure: 

• MD or DO Degree from an Accredited Medical School 
• Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)

• Unrestricted licensed to practice medicine in the state of California 

Experience:

• Academic Appointment: 5 years’ Faculty experience as a member of an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. 
• Minimum of 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in Graduate Medical Education. 
• Compliance: Deep knowledge of and adherence to ACGME program requirements, including maintaining accreditation, scholarly activity, and mentoring
• Clinical Experience: Extensive clinical experience, often with a minimum of 3 years of postgraduate training

• Possess the required specialty expertise, as well as documented educational and administrative abilities, to carry out the responsibilities of the role and to achieve the goals and objectives of the program.   

Skills:

• Conflict Mediation: The ability to navigate high-stakes disagreements between residents, faculty, and hospital administration with diplomacy.

• Empathetic Mentorship: Providing supportive guidance and active listening to manage resident well-being and professional growth.

• Adaptive Leadership: Modeling clinical excellence while remaining agile enough to adjust the program to changing ACGME regulations.

• Strategic Communication: Articulating a clear vision for the program and delivering difficult, constructive feedback with tact.

• Organizational Integrity: Managing sensitive personnel data and accreditation requirements with high ethical standards and extreme attention to detail.

• Proficient in using medical software and electronic health records (EHR), Cerner and EPIC a plus

• Fiscal Management: Oversight of program budgets

• Data Analytics: Ability to analyze resident performance metrics, milestone evaluations and board pass rates to implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Regulatory Oversight: Ensuring strict adherence to California-specific requirements, such as the post graduate training license (PTL) reporting and physician wellness mandates. 

Physical Effort and Working Conditions:

• Attendance is an essential function of the job. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits (Employed): 

• Income: non-specialized IM physician $200/hr specialist IM Physician so $240/hr
• Sign on bonus available 
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates 
• CME/Dues up to $8,000 annually 
• Production Incentive available for clinical hours 
• A positive work-life balance
• Collaborative and energized clinical teams

At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. 

These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. 

This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.

As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.

NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.

As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.

Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.

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