Seeking a Program Director for a new Internal Medicine Residency Program in South Texas!

72 Hospitalist Shifts + Flexible Schedule !

South Texas Health System is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services in the nation, with nearly 94,000 employees dedicated to improving people’s lives and transforming the delivery of healthcare. UHS has been named to Forbes magazine’s Global 2000, a list of the world’s largest companies. Based in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care centers throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

The Rio Grande Valley is fortunate to have South Texas Health System, the region’s largest healthcare network. This multi-facility healthcare system provides comprehensive and specialized care to patients. With four acute care facility campuses, including pediatrics, heart and vascular services, maternity and women’s health, and trauma services, patients can receive the best care for their specific needs. South Texas Health System McAllen is an advanced Level I Trauma Center, while South Texas Health System Children’s is the first and only freestanding pediatric ER and children’s facility. South Texas Health System Heart is the region’s only freestanding heart hospital and specialized cardiac ER. South Texas Health System Edinburg is an accredited Chest Pain Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center, ensuring patients receive high-quality care for their cardiac health.

Opportunity Highlights:

Program Director for a new Internal Medicine Program with an opportunity to grow.

Initial immediate consulting agreement to lead the ACGME Internal Medicine application until the initial accreditation is granted, with an anticipated accreditation in early 2024.

• Clinical practice options are available as a hospitalist or outpatient.

• Annual CME / Professional Development

• Faculty appointment from an affiliated University

• Faculty Development

• Research Support

• Income guarantee with sign-on bonus and relocation.

• Experienced GME team to support Program Director (APD, Program Manager, GME team, ADME, and DIO)

• Benefit packages of health, dental, life, disability retirement plan & holidays

Position Requirements:

• Current board certification by the ABIM or AOBIM.

• Texas Medical License or eligible by the time program is accredited.

• At least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.

• Recent history of scholarly activities/research.

• Recent PD or APD experience is preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, educational, and leadership skills.