Program Director for new Family Medicine residency – permanent position near Palm Springs, CA

• Federally qualified community health center (FQHC)
• Family medicine training required. BC/BE. CA medical license required.
• Group is very negotiable on the salary, sign-on bonus, and relocation bonus. Salary ranges from $270,000 - $367,000.
• Position is expected to be 80% administration and 20% clinical
• 5 years of clinical Family medicine experience is desired with minimum of 3 years in an academic role or leadership position
• Clinic is located 35 minutes from Palm Springs, CA. 2 hours to Los Angeles and 2.5 hours to San Diego, CA.
• Brand New Family Medicine residency will officially open in July of 2026
• Group is hoping to have a candidate signed by April of 2025. Program director will help develop curriculum and systems for graduate medical education, recruitment, partnership building, etc.
• First class of FM residents will start in July of 2026
• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending accounts, paid time off and holidays, LTD, STD, 403B and 457 retirement plans, extended illness bank, discounted health care services and more!
• Must be interested in working with and serving the medically under-served patient population. Spanish speaking is a plus.
• Easy drive to the beach. Located in south central California 2.5 hours to San Diego, 2 hours to Los Angeles and 30 minutes to Palm Springs, CA
• NHSC or PSLF loan repayment
• Also open to offering monthly housing stipends and retention bonuses at the end of each contract year.
• Next Gen EMR
• Group has 13 total clinic sites in Southern California. New PACE clinic opening in 2026 as well.

Other duties:

• Program development: Create the program, including setting goals and objectives. Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME and institutional accreditation standards and requirements.
• Develop and implement a curriculum that supports resident education and aligns with best practices in family medicine.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor faculty members, ensuring a high standard of education and mentorship.
• Oversee the resident selection process, ensuring adherence to National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) guidelines.
• Monitor resident performance, provide regular evaluations, and implement performance improvement plans as needed.