Emergency Medicine - Residency Program Director

Wesley Medical Center and CarePoint Health are seeking an Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director for their new residency program in Wichita, Kansas.

Qualified Candidates

• Board certified in Emergency Medicine.
• A minimum of three years post-residency participation as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program is required.
• Ability to obtain Kansas licensure is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are expected. We are seeking candidates with a passion for teaching and resident education.
• Should have an interest in leading the development and implementation of a new residency program.
• We are seeking to fill the position in 2023 with a planned residency program opening in 2025.

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Highly competitive W2 compensation
• Signing bonus available
• Loan repayment options available
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-paid single coverage HDHP medical
• Employer-paid single coverage for dental
• Vision, HSA, Life Insurance and AD&D, Accident Plans, Critical Illness Plans, and more
• Employer-paid short term disability insurance
• Employer-paid long term disability insurance
• Manageable workload with excellent infrastructure and support
• Malpractice insurance
• 401(k) retirement eligibility within 90 days of employment
• Clinician Wellness Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on obtaining initial ACGME accreditation through submission of application.
• Recruit and select candidates for the residency program through the National Residency Matching Program.
• Provide accurate statistical and narrative information in accordance with the requirements of the ACGME and the ACGME’s Review Committee for Emergency Medicine.
• Maintain current knowledge of the accreditation and operational requirements of the residency program, including monitoring current trends and anticipating changes. Maintain working knowledge of GME finance and reimbursement as it pertains to the Emergency Medicine residency program.
• Assure that faculty meet research and scholarly activity requirements of the program, including active participation in clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences in a manner that promotes a spirit of inquiry and scholarship.
• Collaborate with the faculty to evaluate resident performance in relation to the educational objectives of the program and the ACGME’s milestones for Emergency Medicine. The Residency Program Director shall establish and maintain a Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) in accordance with ACGME requirements and shall maintain appropriate documentation of the evaluation process in accordance with ACGME requirements.

About CarePoint Health

Established in 1996, CarePoint Health is a multispecialty physician group headquartered in Denver, CO. We are physician owned, physician run and employ hundreds of providers in a variety of specialties. Our world-class physicians offer exceptional, quality patient care in a variety of settings: Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and multiple Telehealth service lines.

Our strength is in our team. CarePoint physicians and advanced practice providers are nothing short of exceptional. We employ only the best staff to support our teams in the clinical setting. Our singular focus is delivering the best possible care to patients in an environment that is collaborative, collegial, and fulfilling. More than colleagues, we are a family that works together, plays together, and truly values one another. 

About the Wesley Health Care System

• Wesley Medical Center is a regional Level 1 trauma center drawing from 2/3rds of Kansas and Northern Oklahoma
• Wesley Healthcare is an 859-bed tertiary care system, covering two hospitals: part of the HCA Health System
• Wesley Healthcare treats more than 120,000 ER patients annually in their four emergency rooms in the Greater Wichita area
• Wesley Medical Center is currently home to Radiology, OBGYN, Pediatric, and Family Medicine residencies along with a Gastroenterology fellowship. In addition, residents in General Surgery, Anesthesia, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Med/Peds rotate through the facility.
• HCA Graduate Medical Education is one of the largest providers of residency and fellowship training programs across the nation. With over 300 programs across 21 specialties, 66 hospitals, and 15 states, HCA GME is building the leading network of innovative, patient-centered graduate medical education communities. HCA hospitals currently train more than 5,300 residents and fellows.

About Wichita, KS

The Wall Street Journal just ranked Wichita a top place to live based on its affordable cost of living, excellent housing opportunities, excellent job market, wonderful cultural opportunities, and a strong community spirit.

This part of Kansas is known for its vast prairies, rolling hills, and great natural beauty. Wichita is an epicenter for the aerospace industry, and is served by an excellent, accessible airport. The Wesley system is a regional referral center with multiple residency programs. Kansas has a favorable climate for malpractice.