Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director in Austin, TX
TeamHealth
Austin, TX
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Acute Care, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Clinical Support, Clinical Training, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Mentoring, Project/Program Management, Team Player, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
St. David's Medical Center is seeking an emergency medicine residency program director to lead the launch of its ACGME-accredited EM residency program beginning Summer 2027.
Located next to The University of Texas at Austin, this flagship hospital offers a rare opportunity to build and shape a residency program from the ground up while practicing in a high-acuity emergency department with strong specialty support.
The program will be part of the HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education network - one of the largest and most established physician training platforms in the country, providing the infrastructure and resources needed to support a successful and growing residency.
St. David's Medical Center also expanded its emergency care footprint with the opening of an affiliated emergency department in Manor, Texas in December 2025, creating additional clinical opportunities within the system.
The Role This leadership position blends clinical practice, medical education, and residency program development. Key areas of focus include:
Program Leadership: oversee operational and academic aspects of the residency program
ACGME Oversight: ensure program accreditation, compliance, and curriculum development
Resident Education: lead clinical teaching, mentorship, and scholarly development
GME Engagement: participate in institutional GME initiatives and resident recruitment
Faculty Development: mentor faculty and support growth in clinical education
Dedicated administrative time and institutional GME support to successfully lead and develop the residency program
The Practice
435-bed tertiary care hospital
35-bed emergency department
~44,000 annual ED visits
High-acuity patient population
Strong specialty support including cardiac and comprehensive stroke programs
Efficient workflows and collaborative physician leadership
What We Offer
W2 employed physician leadership position
Highly competitive compensation structure with productivity incentives
Monthly program director stipend plus sign-on bonus
Flexible physician shift options
Full comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Qualifications
ABEM board certified in EM
Prior academic leadership and teaching experience
Strong understanding of ACGME accreditation and residency program administration
Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and program development experience
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