Anesthesiology Program Director

Opportunity

The Graduate Medical Education at Kaweah Health is currently recruiting for a Program Director to lead our Anesthesiology Residency Program.

This program is supported by over 16 anesthesiologists with specialties in regional, pain, and cardiothoracic anesthesiology. This program aims to grow well-qualified, compassionate physicians who are willing to add value to the local community. We are seeking an experienced educator who wants to join our vibrant and growing GME community. Kaweah Health has a transitional year, emergency medicine, family medicine, surgery, and psychiatry residencies (and a psychiatry fellowship program) on campus. The Health Center has a modest but active research department, a supportive and active wellness committee, library resources, and a fully functioning simulation lab. The GME has relationships with USC, UC Irvine, and Valley Children’s Hospital. 

The community setting gives our hospital and program a small-town feel where collegiality between specialties is prized over competition. The young nature of the program means there is a great deal of flexibility and opportunity for change. A strong and enthusiastic leader will find this an exciting opportunity to make real change with few of the barriers encountered in larger academic settings. Graduates have matched into prestigious fellowships from USC to Johns Hopkins as well as joining private practices in the Central Valley.

Program Size

The program is currently undergoing an expansion, increasing its annual resident complement from 4 to 6 residents per class.

Qualifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology.
• Preferred experience includes prior faculty involvement with demonstrated leadership, organizational, and administrative skills. Ideal candidates will have specialty expertise along with at least three years of documented experience in medical education and/or program administration or possess equivalent qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Anesthesiology Review Committee.

GME Compensation  

• 1099 Independent Contractor status
• GME Minimum 0.4 FTE, $210/hour base rate for hours worked (GME hours must be outside of clinical hours)

Clinical Compensation 

• 1099 Independent Contractor status
• Clinical Minimum: 0.6 FTE. $280/hour rate with the potential of $290/hour with weekend stipends for call shifts.

Position Responsibilities

• Active staff membership within the department of anesthesiology fulfilling practice guidelines including call
• Fulfill the qualifications as a faculty member of an anesthesiology residency program, including program administration, demonstrated leadership skills, faculty development, anesthesiology training skills, and completion of ACGME continuing medical education (CME) requirements.
• Direction of the anesthesiology residency program to ensure that the resident receives the training outlined in the program description.
• Arrangement of formal affiliation agreements and/or outside rotations necessary to meet the basic standards or enhance training to meet the program objectives.
• Evaluations from the individual responsible at the affiliated training site must be included in the program director’s annual report of each resident.
• The Program Director shall provide evidence of progressive and increasing supervised responsibility by the resident as his/her training progresses.
• The Program Director must submit quarterly reports to the DIO and the ACGME.
• Annual program director’s reports must be submitted to the ACGME after program director’s reports must be submitted to the ACGME after each year of training.
• The Program Director shall provide evidence of cooperative assistance in the training of the anesthesiology residents by other departments.
• The Program Director must provide a printed format of reading assignments for the residents.
• The Program Director shall schedule formal journal club meetings.
• The Program Director shall provide evidence of the utilization of allopathic concepts and philosophy in the residency program.
• The Program Director shall schedule/participate in medical audits, mortality reviews, and tissue and tumor conferences.
• The Program Director shall work with the DIO to support pre-doctorial and post-doctoral education and training at the institution.
• Oversee resident recruitment
• Oversight of program budget, review of performance measures, and use of staff resources.

KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER is the largest hospital in Tulare County and the only hospital in Visalia. We offer a variety of services including comprehensive cardiac care, open heart surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive operations, and more. 

• Service area covers Tulare and Kings counties – 600k+ population
• 613-Beds; Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 5k deliveries annually; Valley Children’s provides NICU and Pediatric inpatient coverage
• 74-Bed ED with 95k+ visits annually
• Opportunity to care for a large underserved population
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
• Other Honors & Accreditations

Graduate Medical Education - Kaweah Delta is home to 6 residency programs: Anesthesia, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, and Transitional Year.

Visalia, CA is located in the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Visalia is known for its rich agriculture, delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small town charm. Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family friendly community and economic opportunity.

There are an average of 275 sunny days per year in Visalia! In the summer, temperatures range from the upper 90's during the daytime and drop to the low 80's in the evening. Our winter climate is mild. The average temperature in the early mornings and evenings is in the low 40's and during the daytime in the upper 50's.

In addition to our central location and California weather, there are also a wide-array of activities locally that you'll have easy access to enjoy. There are several lakes, two major rivers and reservoirs for fishing and boating. Three major ski resorts also are nearby, offering some of California's best downhill and cross-country skiing.

For more information about Visalia, please visit the links below.
City of Visalia
Visit Visalia
Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Visalia
Tulare County Symphony
Arts Visalia
Imagine U Museum