Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Laurel, Mississippi

Position Highlights: 

• Lead and direct a new Family Medicine Residency Program
• Design and implement an innovative, high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards and evolving healthcare needs. Much of the curriculum is already designed.
• Teach and practice both outpatient and inpatient medicine (obstetrics optional)
• 60% or more administrative time. Maintain clinical practice (20–40%, 1–2 weekdays) to remain engaged in patient care and model excellence for residents
• Oversee resident and faculty scholarly activity, including quality improvement, patient safety, and community health initiatives
• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber faculty and residents
• Collaborate closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), hospital leadership, and community partners
• Epic EMR
• Monday–Friday schedule with no required weekends for administrative duties

Key Responsibilities

• Develop full ACGME accreditation
• Provide leadership in faculty development and residency recruitment
• Ensure excellence in resident education, board preparation, and scholarly activity
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate residents across ambulatory and inpatient settings
• Guide continuous improvement of curriculum and educational outcomes
• Promote program growth, sustainability, and community engagement

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $280,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Signing Bonus: $100,000
• Relocation Assistance: $10,000
• Incentive Bonus: TBD
• Paid Time Off:
  • 20 vacation days
  • 5 paid CME days
  • Paid major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
• Retirement Plan: 4% employer contribution
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability

About the Community 

• Charming, family-oriented community
• Access to the Gulf Coast Beaches, 2 Metros, and 3 airports
• 3 LAKES, PARKS, HIKING, BIKING TRAILS
• 2 COUNTRY CLUBS
• Cost of Living 18% lower than the national average

Job Reference #: [FP 26255]