Job DescriptionNorthBay Health is seeking a visionary and academically grounded Founding Program Director to launch and lead our inaugural, community-based Family Medicine Residency Program in Fairfield, California. As an independent, ACGME-accredited Sponsoring Institution bringing graduate medical education to the region for the first time, NorthBay Health is committed to building a program rooted in community need, clinical excellence, and the highest standards of resident education.This is a unique and rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up. The Founding Program Director will have final authority and accountability for all aspects of the residency program, including resident evaluation, promotion, discipline, and graduation decisions. The Program Director will be provided with sufficient protected time, institutional support, and resources to fulfill all responsibilities in accordance with ACGME Common Program Requirements and Family Medicine Program Requirements. The Founding Program Director will work in close partnership with the Director of Graduate Medical Education and the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), who provides dedicated institutional support and infrastructure, enabling the Program Director to focus on programmatic and clinical excellence.The Program Director will lead the development, accreditation application, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program, establishing the clinical rotations, faculty infrastructure, evaluation systems, and governance committees necessary to support safe, high-quality resident education from initial accreditation through full program complement. The program will launch in July 2028 with six (6) residents and grow to a full complement of 18 residents in a 6-6-6 configuration. This individual will play a pivotal role in integrating graduate medical education into NorthBay Health's long-term strategic vision.This is a 1.0 FTE with 70% administrative FTE allocation dedicated to program development and leadership, with 30% dedicated to clinical practice.QualificationsEducation and Licensure:MD or DO Degree from an Accredited Medical School.Current Board Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP); certification must be maintained throughout tenure as Program Director.Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California.Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program. Qualifying experience includes service as an Associate Program Director, Core Faculty Member with dedicated administrative responsibilities, CCC or PEC member or chair, or Medical Director of a Family Medicine Residency continuity clinic. The ACGME Family Medicine Review Committee may consider alternative pathways for candidates whose experience fulfills the goals of the role.Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in Family Medicine post-residency.Deep knowledge of ACGME Common Program Requirements and Family Medicine-specific program requirements, including milestone-based evaluation, CCC and PEC governance, scholarly activity standards, and board certification compliance.Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, faculty development, and resident evaluation.Preferred: Prior experience with ACGME initial accreditation, new program development, or participation in an ACGME site visit, given that NorthBay Health is a new Sponsoring Institution launching its inaugural Family Medicine program.Internal candidates: Must be appointed in good standing to the NorthBay Medical Staff and hold unrestricted credentials within the Department of Family Medicine at NorthBay.Skills:Conflict Mediation: Ability to navigate high-stakes disagreements between residents, faculty, and hospital administration with diplomacy.Empathetic Mentorship: Providing supportive guidance and active listening to manage resident well-being and professional growth.Adaptive Leadership: Modeling clinical excellence while remaining agile to adjust the program to changing ACGME regulations and the evolving needs of a new program.Strategic Communication: Articulating a clear vision for the program and delivering difficult, constructive feedback with tact.Organizational Integrity: Managing sensitive personnel data and accreditation requirements with high ethical standards and extreme attention to detail.Proficient in using medical software and electronic health records (EHR); Cerner and EPIC a plus.Fiscal Management: Oversight of program budgets and understanding of GME Medicare/CMS reimbursement.Data Analytics: Ability to analyze resident performance metrics, milestone evaluations, and board pass rates to implement quality improvement initiatives.Regulatory Oversight: Ensuring strict adherence to California-specific requirements, including Postgraduate Training License (PTL) reporting and physician wellness mandates.Physical Effort and Working Conditions:Attendance is an essential function of the job.The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Compensation and Benefits (Employed Physician):Program development administration 0.7 FTE up to $240. per hourClinical Compensation: 0.3 FTE FM at $188. per hourSign-on bonus up to $50,000Relocation assistance up to $20,000About UsInterpersonal Skills and ValuesDemonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.Why NorthBay HealthNorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.NorthBay Health Benefits OptionsNorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.Compensation StructureNorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.Remote Work DisclosureNorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.Notice to Recruitment AgenciesNorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.More InformationVisit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.