Residency Program Director/Medical Director

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Residency Program Director/Medical Director Family Medicine Residency/Family Medicine Center JFK University Medical Center - Edison, New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an experienced, visionary, and passionate Program Director / Medical Director to lead the Family Medicine Residency Program at JFK University Medical Center. This is an outstanding leadership opportunity for a dedicated physician committed to academic excellence, clinical innovation, and the training of the next generation of family medicine physicians. The Program Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Family Medicine Residency Program, ensuring full compliance with ACGME and institutional requirements. As Medical Director of the Family Medicine Center, the selected physician will oversee day-to-day clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and patient care processes aligned with Joint Commission and NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards. The Medical Director will serve as a role model for compassionate, evidence-based care, and an advocate for both patients and staff. 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. 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. Eligibility for medical licensure in New Jersey. Phone: 732-890-9339 (Call or Text) HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. Labor Market Data : Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. Internal Equity: Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20 hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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