Samaritan Healthcare seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as its inaugural Residency Clinic Director. This is a unique opportunity at one of the most respected healthcare institutions in the U.S. to establish and build a residency program from the ground up. 

Samaritan Healthcare envisions welcoming its first residents in 2029. In the preceding years, the Residency Clinic Director will lead the building up of the structure to support the program. Once up and running, the Residency Clinic Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) residency training program and provide collaborative management to ensure continued program accreditation. The Residency Clinic Director assists the Program Director(s) in developing and maintaining the educational quality of the training program. This position is accountable for establishing systems and processes to ensure their Graduate Medical Education (GME) training program maintains continued national accreditation and compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal regulatory standards. 

Reporting to the Chief of Ambulatory Services, the Director will implement all aspects of the multifaceted ACGME requirements for Samaritan Healthcare's residency program. This position develops and implements effective strategies for resident recruitment and collaborates with department leadership to ensure that the educational goals of the residency program are met. This position directly oversees the residents’ daily schedules and serves as the primary liaison between the department leadership, Program Director, chief residents, residents, program faculty, GME office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning residency program matters. The Director should be knowledgeable about educational and operational activities at the various training sites in which their residents rotate. 

The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial spirit to this position alongside excellent organizational skills, a high level of confidentiality, and be skilled at managing multiple priorities.  

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, health care, marketing, or communications is required; a Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years' experience in ambulatory medical services management and/or physician practice management. Prior residency clinic experience is preferred.  

Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to Diane Smith, Ben Haden, or Eleanor Vogelsang via email, at: evogelsang@wittkieffer.com.  

The salary range for the role is anticipated to be between $110,916 - $146,410. The final hiring salary is commensurate with experience.