Exciting Opportunity for GME Medical Director in Southeast Louisiana

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA has an immediate need for a GME Medical Director. 

Qualifications of the program director must include specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee; must include current certification in the specialty for which they are the program director by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM), or specialty qualifications that are acceptable to the Review Committee;

The program director must be eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana and be appointed in good standing to North Oaks Medical Center and North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Staffs.

The program director has authority and accountability for the operation of the program and has broad responsibilities that encompass every aspect of postgraduate medical education training. This includes oversight of:

• Curriculum and evaluation
• The learning environment
• Faculty as teachers, coaches, mentors, advisors and role models
• Supervision of residents and fellows, including duty hours, and
• Program management (e.g., program evaluation and improvement, communications, ACGME accreditation, program resources).

More information and a full job description will be made available to interested candidates.

North Oaks Health System has provided quality health care to its community for over 60 years.  Serving a large geographic market of approximately 500,000 residents, North Oaks provides compassionate and quality care to its community with a mission to improve lives, every time and with every touch.  

North Oaks Medical Center is conveniently located in Hammond, LA - offering a small-town charm and close-knit community atmosphere, but also easy access to both New Orleans & Baton Rouge – both cities are less than an hour away!  

As the largest health care delivery system in the region, North Oaks boasts a 330-bed acute care hospital, 14 expansive operating suites, level II trauma designation, primary stroke center certification, a 27-bed rehabilitation hospital, a freestanding surgical center, two diagnostic centers, a hospice agency, and the largest multispecialty provider clinic in the region.  

Operating as a Hospital Service District, all excess revenues are reinvested to expand North Oaks’ services, equipment, and technologies.  System-wide use of the EPIC electronic healthcare record and the ability to perform minimally invasive procedures using one of two daVinci robots are just two of the ways North Oaks’ providers are enabled to deliver the highest quality of care.

Offering academic opportunities for its physicians, North Oaks received accreditation from ACGME in January 2024, and is beginning its Internal Medicine Residency Program in July 2024,

Located in the scenic Northshore region of Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain, our family-friendly community is the perfect blend of urban sophistication and rural tranquility.  A proud recipient of the 2022 Greatest Main Street in America Award, Hammond’s historic downtown district is alive with a diverse culinary scene and a rich tapestry of arts and entertainment.

Hammond pulses with the vibrant energy of a college town, thanks to Southeastern Louisiana University – which provides educational and cultural richness, and lends to the appeal of students, families, and healthcare professionals. Residents enjoy modern shopping centers, beautiful parks, recreational opportunities and seasonal activities for all ages. 

Hammond, LA provides easy access to both New Orleans & Baton Rouge – both cities are less than an hour away!