Founding Program Director for a new FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY located in Branson, Missouri

CoxHealth is seeking an exceptional Family Medicine physician to join as a founding Program Director for a new FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY located in Branson, Missouri. The Family Medicine residency will be ACGME accredited for 12 residents and is planned to begin with the first class in July 2026. Qualified candidates should have three years of faculty experience or alternative and equivalent leadership experience. Board certification is required.

Cox Medical Center Branson is a full-service hospital caring for residents of and visitors to Stone and Taney counties. From our newly expanded and renovated emergency department and critical care areas, to our new Women’s Center, Cox Medical Center Branson offers the care you need, right here.

CoxHealth is Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV-GL Healthcare for quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, as well as our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics hold this national distinction from DNV’s accreditation program, the National Integrated Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. 

CoxHealth is the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care. 

The Tri-Lakes area and Branson offer the best of everything – entertainment, a close-knit community and incomparable outdoor recreation. Located about 45 minutes south of Springfield in southwest Missouri, Branson is within easy driving distance of major metropolitan areas, and the Branson Airport offers convenient flights to hubs across the United States. 

The economy is based on tourism, health care, retail and education. Visitors to Branson’s world-class entertainment venues number 8 million per year. It provides an excellent living environment with more than 10 golf courses, five area lakes, affordable housing and land options, top-rated schools and outdoor activities. 

The community is blessed with a low cost of living, low crime rate and great private and public schools. With theme parks, more than 100 live shows,  more than 240 restaurants and major shopping centers, there’s never a shortage of things to do. And if you love the outdoors, you’re close to three beautiful lakes known for recreation and fishing, as well as streams, rivers and woodlands full of wildlife.