This is an opportunity for a Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
for a group with 30+ health center locations in the central valley.
The Internal Medicine Program Director, under the direction of the Graduate Medical Education Committee and the Chief Medical Officer, oversees a residency program designed to foster exceptional clinical learning and professional development. The role requires active participation in patient care, including continuous supervision, mentoring, and direct teaching of residents. The Program Director is accountable for maintaining academic excellence, promoting health equity through collaboration with underserved communities, and ensuring compliance with ACGME policies and requirements. Strategic leadership is essential, including setting the program’s direction and upholding its quality and reputation. The position also involves integrating the residency program with physician practices and hospital services to enhance value, care quality, and the learning environment.
Additionally, the physician is expected to deliver comprehensive primary care, including health education, preventive services, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, while contributing to the teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows. Responsibilities also include participating in the planning and management of health services, developing protocols and procedures, and contributing to policy development within the medical department.
You will be working for an organization that truly cares for its employees:
- The facilities are gorgeous, state-of-the-art buildings, with interdisciplinary teams offering total care - medical, dental, mental health, chiropractic, optometry, xray, and lab.
- The larger health centers have on-site pharmacies and 3 locations have ultrasound.
- 7 urgent care locations
- Specialists in-house include: OBGYN, Sports Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Pediatrics
- Specialty partners that provide care on a 1-2 day per week basis include: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology
- Group has 30 clinic sites in the Fresno and surrounding area. Furthest location is one hour from Fresno, CA.
- Growing organization - opened 4 new sites in 2022; 3 in 2023 and 3 in 2024 and more to come
- We have our own accredited Family Medicine residency program as well as a PA program. Collaboration with Fresno State and Fresno Pacific Universities for rotating FNP students. CHSU, D.O. school medical students rotate with us.
- 1000 employees
- We offer f ree transportation to and from appointments and for picking up medications for our patients
- We take great pride in our extremely high quality scores
- Patient mix of underserved, Medical, but also a good number of self-pay and insured patients
Compensation & Benefits:
- All locations qualify for loan repayment. Providers have been very successful qualifying.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy Insurance
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Long Term Disability
- Malpractice Insurance
- Retirement plans with 5% match
- Paid time off – 26 days annually
- Paid holidays - 10
- 5 paid CME Days & $3,600 annual Stipend that is paid out
- State and Federal Loan Repayment eligible (see attached)
- Comprehensive week-long New Employee Orientation
- Ramp up patient schedule
The Community:
- Cost of Living: Compared to many other California cities, Fresno has a more affordable cost of living. Ranked 18th most affordable city in the U.S. by a Move .org study.
- Central Location: Fresno's central location in California makes it well-connected to other major cities. It's situated between San Francisco and Los Angeles, offering easy access to both coastal areas and diverse recreational opportunities. Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe are Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park are all an easy drive away.
- Cultural Diversity: The city boasts a rich cultural diversity, with a mix of ethnicities and a vibrant community. Various neighborhoods with beautiful houses and diverse housing options. Downtown revitalization with a mix of historic and modern living spaces. The Tower District, a trendy area with cafes, bars, and a creative subculture.
- Education and Research Opportunities: Wide range of education opportunities with both public and private institutions. Public, private, charter and magnet school options are available. Higher educational opportunities include: California State University - Fresno, Fresno Pacific University, UC Merced, and Fresno City College.
- Climate: The climate in Fresno is generally Mediterranean, characterized by warm summers and mild winters.
- Fantastic Food Scene: World-class food scene, including the best Mexican food in the country. Farm-to-table dining and diverse cuisines. Abundance of farmers' markets for fresh, local produce.
