Teaching Hospitalist Assistant Program Director - St. Vincent's Medical Center

Job description

Location:
Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city, offering a vibrant urban environment along the Long Island Sound with easy access to New York City and the charming coastal communities of Fairfield County. The region provides an excellent quality of life with diverse neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, and a rich cultural scene.

Facility:
This is a 520-bed community teaching and referral hospital featuring a Level II trauma center and a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. The facility maintains an established academic partnership that supports clinical education, research, and professional development within its Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Opportunity:
Physician - Hospital Medicine

Job Details:

• Full-time Teaching Hospitalist serving as Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program
• Position structured as 75% teaching and clinical education with 25% administrative and program leadership responsibilities
• Provide direct clinical teaching and supervision to Internal Medicine residents in inpatient settings
• Guide residents in clinical decision-making, diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based medicine, and management of medically complex patients
• Facilitate bedside teaching, case discussions, and other structured educational activities
• Provide timely feedback and mentorship to support residents' clinical competence and professional development
• Participate in resident assessments, evaluations, and reviews of academic progress
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing improvement of clinical education
• Promote scholarly activity, research, quality improvement, and academic presentations
• Assist the Program Director with oversight, organization, implementation, and supervision of residents throughout the residency program
• Provide oversight and coordination of residency and medical student education activities across participating clinical facilities
• Assist with resident scheduling and coordinate backup coverage and support as needed
• Support curriculum planning, program evaluation, accreditation preparation, and compliance with ACGME requirements
• Participate in resident recruitment including application review, candidate interviews, and selection activities
• Participate in residency committees, faculty meetings, and institutional Graduate Medical Education initiatives
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine required
• Active Connecticut medical license or eligibility to obtain one required
• Prior experience in graduate medical education or residency program leadership preferred
• Experience with curriculum development, resident evaluation, or academic program administration preferred