Job Description

Visalia, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Residency Assistant Program Director

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director (APD) will serve as a core faculty member within the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and play a key leadership role in medical education. The APD’s primary responsibility will be to design, coordinate, and manage the monthly didactic curriculum, ensuring high-yield, board-relevant, and engaging academic content that supports resident development and aligns with ACGME standards.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Serve as a core faculty member within the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and play a key leadership role in medical education.
• Design, coordinate, and manage the monthly didactic curriculum, ensuring high-yield, board-relevant, and engaging academic content that supports resident development and aligns with ACGME standards.
• Develop and manage the monthly didactic calendar including topic selection, speaker scheduling, and integration of stimulation, small-group, asynchronous, and case-based learning.
• Ensure content aligns with ABEM Model of Clinical Practice, milestones, and in-training exam objectives.
• Coordinate the weekly educational conference, journal club, and special sessions (e.g., M&M, procedural workshops, board review).
• Regularly solicit and incorporate resident and faculty feedback to improve curriculum delivery.
• Assist with annual program evaluation, recruitment, and ACGME site visit preparation.
• Participate in CCC and PEC meetings and serve as a mentor to residents.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to foster a culture of excellence in education, professionalism, and wellness.
• Support faculty development efforts related to teaching and educational innovation.

Required Experience and Competencies

• Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician (ABEM/AOBEM) required.
• At least two (2) years of post-residency clinical experience preferred.
• At least two (2) years of post-residency academic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident education and curriculum development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to balance clinical, administrative, and educational responsibilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and learner well-being.

The Practice

Kaweah Health Medical Center – Visalia, California

• Our hospital is an ACS-recognized Level III Trauma Center with an annual ED census of over 90,000 patients.
• We are a Primary Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, and have a mental health hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Visalia.
• As the largest hospital in Tulare County and the only trauma center for a catchment area of nearly 500,000, our residents receive exceptional experience in caring for patients from all walks of life with a wide array of presenting complaints.
• The 6 current ACGME-accredited residency programs are: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Transitional Year.

The Community

• Visalia, California, is a charming city nestled in the San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich agricultural heritage and proximity to breathtaking natural landmarks.
• As the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, residents enjoy easy access to towering sequoias, scenic hikes, and outdoor adventures.
• Downtown Visalia offers a vibrant cultural scene with unique shops, local dining, and historic venues like the Fox Theatre, which hosts concerts and performances.
• The city’s seasonal weather includes hot summers and mild winters, ideal for year-round activities.
• Its central location allows for convenient travel to California’s coast, mountains, and larger cities like Fresno.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior Health Plan Options
• Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
• Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
• EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

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