Top Graduate Medical Education Executive jobs in Houston, TX

Introduction

In partnership with the Division Vice President of GME, the AVP of Graduate Medical Education (AVP GME) is responsible for the operations, strategic planning, leadership and management of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) development and maintenance in the Gulf Coast Division. The AVP GME works with the DVP to resolve complex issues and make business decisions for the GME enterprise in the Gulf Coast Division.

The role exists to direct the operations, maintain appropriate oversight, manage all medical education programs and ensure the securing and maintenance of accreditation in the Gulf Coast Division. Scope of Responsibility: Divisions with approximately twenty-five (25) residency or fellowship training programs and 400 residents/fellows or greater. Oversight of multiple Administrative Directors of GME (ADMEs).

This role is based at the Gulf Coast Division headquarters and will require travel across the Houston market

Job Summary and Qualifications

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides strategy, oversight and hands-on management for the GME service line and programs in a specific HCA Healthcare Division.
• Develops and ensures execution of business plans
• Is accountable for business development and operational performance/results
• Aligns decisions with division and facility strategic and operational objectives
• Provides leadership and direction
• Oversees hiring, training, evaluation, promotion and disciplining of staff
• Receives guidance from Executive Leaders

Readiness and Accreditation

• Ongoing readiness for Institutional review by ACGME
• Monitoring with all programs to secure necessary paperwork
• Quarterly audits of each specialty area as designated by the Division or Corporate Leadership and/or program directors
• Facilitating necessary training and orientation for each facility
• Development of mechanisms to ensure appropriate teaching of ACGME competencies and Program Development
• With support of the DVP and hospitals, the creation of new programs
• Managing the application process with external resources
• Staying abreast of agenda close dates and monitoring timely submission of new program applications
• Managing oversight of new and continued program accreditation and maintenance of institutional accreditation

As needed

• Communicates with program directors
• Tracks accreditation status of programs
• Addresses needed program changes
• Addresses citations
• Monitors and assists facilities as they prepare for site visits
• Participates in internal review process and assessment of annual program improvements and assist in reporting action steps to the Division or Corporate Leadership and related program directors

Management Responsibilities

• Will audit and run reports as needed from the residency management tool to ensure all programs are appropriately populating program information
• Assist as needed to ensure that faculty agreements/contracts are being managed timely by each hospital
• Assist Hospital to ensure a smooth transition for PDs, APDs, and Core Faculty into employment by HCA
• Creates/streamlines efficient pathways for entrance into the organization by Program Administrators and facilitates any needed orientation not only to the Division but the GME service line
• Identifies revenue enhancement and cost containment initiatives and in conjunction with the hospitals prepares the operating and capital budgets for Graduate Medical Education cost centers
• Manages fiscal and human resources for Graduate Medical Education
• Determines resources required to meet goals and objectives
• Reviews and approves contracts between Medical Education and internal and external partners
• Supervises the daily activities of the facility or market GME staff leaders and the Residency Administrators to ensure institutional program guidelines are satisfied
• Regularly interacts with facility C-Suite in support of GME staff and program requirements to ensure alignment of facility and GME goals
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for related programs
• Manages all Division Accreditation Site Visits
• Assist the VP of the Division with any needed activity
• Oversee resident liaison meetings, organize and chair GMEC meetings in the absence of the DIO
• Works in conjunction with GME Leadership Team to create or update Master Affiliation Agreements and Aggregate Agreements
• Provide guidance with Program Letters of Agreement and or AAMC medical student agreements and the use of VSAS for medical student rotations
• Identify financial support needed to maintain residency programs according to institutional requirements set forth by the ACGME
• Maintain documents relative to GMEC meetings and accreditation
• Facilitates the creation of a sense of community for Program Administrators
• Helps set the annual calendar for the Division and oversee Division-wide meetings and training including annual resident orientation
• Participate in local, regional and national activities on behalf of HCA GME

EDUCATION:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or 4 years’ experience in a healthcare setting preferably medical education
• Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or 7 years’ experience in a healthcare setting with multiple GME programs

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years of graduate medical education experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience managing and operating complex structures is preferred

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) AVP Graduate Medical Education where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

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If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our AVP Graduate Medical Education opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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