IHA and St. Mary Mercy Hospital have an excellent part-time (0.25 FTE) opportunity for a Psychiatry physician to serve as Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program located in Livonia, Michigan.

The Associate Program Director exemplifies commitment to leadership in resident education and program administration to meet the goal of continuous program improvement. Working with and reporting to the psychiatry residency program director (PD), the associate program director (APD) will support the PD in the organization, implementation and supervision of the training program, and maintain certain specific responsibilities. Duties will include but not be limited to resident recruitment, orientation, evaluation and remediation, clinical and didactic teaching, curriculum development, program evaluation and improvement, and supervision and mentoring of residents.

The APD will dedicate no less than 25% per week of his or her professional effort to administrative and educational activities of the psychiatry residency program. This activity is independent of clinical activity and will occur in combination with 65% clinical time and 10% academic time. Alternatively, the APD role could be combined with other educational administrative roles, as available/appropriate, resulting in a smaller amount of clinical time, though not less than 50%. 

The APD will be expected to participate in national organizations and in educational programs designed to enhance his/her educational and administrative skills (e.g., AADPRT, ACGME, Academic Psychiatry). The APD will demonstrate outstanding clinical care and supervision of residents. The APD will serve as a role model of professionalism and decorum to residents, faculty, and staff.

Overall Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the PD, oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education in participating sites; the APD will chair or co-chair the program's Curriculum Committee in furtherance of this goal.
• Chair the Clinical Competency Committee, ensure compliance with the ACGME Milestones policy and the timely completion of faculty/staff evaluations of residents.
• Manage and maintain the faculty clinical and on-call schedules.
• Advise the program director on evaluation of faculty and decisions related to their continued participation in the program.
• Support and assist the PD in faculty development activities and lead quarterly sessions each academic year.
• Support and assist the PD in the preparation and submission of information required and requested by the ACGME, including annual surveys, application forms, and annual program updates to the ADS.
• Support and assist the PD to ensure compliance with grievance and due process procedures as set forth in the Institutional Requirements and SMMH GME policies; at the request of the PD the APD may serve as the first level of review of a resident's clinical performance or behavioral concern.
• Support and assist the PD in implementation of policies and procedures consistent with the institutional and program requirements for resident duty hours and the work environment, including moonlighting.
• Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with ACGME and SMMH and Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Program Mentorship and Scholarship:

• Mentor the PG1 and/or PGY2 resident class representatives or other residents as designated by the PD.
• Assist in the selection and mentoring of the PGY4 Co-Chief Residents and PGY3 Associate Chief Resident.
• Participate in resident scholarship with a goal of two scholarly products per year, e.g., posters, abstracts, papers, or presentations.
• Write letters of recommendation for residents.
• Submit workshop proposals, paper presentations, participate as a panelist/discussant at one organization at least every other year.
• Serve on national committees or task forces as able.

Position Requirements:

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency.
• Demonstrated interest in the biopsychosocial approach to psychiatric education.
• Previous experience supervising and mentoring residents.
• Leadership skills and abilities commensurate to the position with preference to previous experience in educational leadership roles; creativity, flexibility, adaptability, judgment, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care and teaching.
• Demonstrated high levels of professionalism in interactions with supervisors, peers, and supervisees.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meet all core faculty requirements.

This is an outstanding opportunity for the right Psychiatry physician to join the Psychiatry Residency program at St. Mary Mercy Hospital. 
 

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including:

• Competitive base rate and compensation plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits; 403b, 457
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

IHA is one of the best and largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan. IHA employs more than 1,600 staff members, which includes more than 800 providers consisting of: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives in approximately 70 practice locations across Southeast Michigan, including 36 Specialties. IHA provides high-quality medical care and excellent service to nearly 485,000 active patients.

Recognized as Metro Detroit's Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, IHA also ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally. Offering extended office hours and urgent care services, along with online patient diagnosis, treatment and appointment access tools. IHA demonstrates that it cares by bringing safe, high-quality, comprehensive and affordable care to its patients. For more information about IHA, visit www.ihacares.com.

St. Mary Mercy Livonia (SMML) - located in Livonia, Michigan, provides acute-care medical and health services to our community. St. Mary Mercy Livonia is part of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which includes St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston and St. Joseph Mercy Saline. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States. Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

St. Mary Mercy Livonia, a 304-bed hospital offers specialized medical services including medical/surgical, intensive/cardiac, oncology/radiation, birthing services, women's health, diagnostic services, physical medicine and rehabilitation, behavioral medicine, 24-hour emergency care, wound care, sleep center, child care, and community health education.

Dedicated to excellence in health care, St. Mary Mercy Livonia has been serving Livonia and the surrounding communities since 1959. Through several major expansions in facility, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. The most recent expansions include the new Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Center, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. St. Mary Mercy Livonia's newest services include Open Bore Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 64-slice CT Scanning, Photon Emission Tomography (P.E.T.) and Primary Emergency Angioplasty (PPCI) services.

Providing the latest and highest quality technology with personal, compassionate service is the mission of St. Mary Mercy Livonia. St. Mary Mercy Livonia has received numerous awards, including the 2003-2006 Governor's Award, 2004 National Quality Award (Trinity Health), the 2005-2008 HealthGrades Distinguished Award for Clinical Excellence and Distinguished Award for Patient Safety and 100 Top Hospital Award from Thomson Healthcare 2006-2007.

St. Mary Mercy Livonia recently implemented state-of-the art Electronic Medical Record (EMR) technology for computerized physician order entry and electronic patient charting. We have a collaborative, associate-friendly environment, and place a strong emphasis on patient safety initiatives. At St. Mary Mercy Livonia, our technologies, dedication to exceptional care, and tremendous growth have combined to create exciting career opportunities for interested candidates.

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has come together to leverage the combined talent and resources of seven hospitals, five outpatient health centers, five urgent care facilities and over 25 specialty centers to create a regional health care system that spans five counties in southeastern Michigan and includes a team of nearly 14,000 nurses and staff, and 2,700 physicians.

For more information about St. Mary Mercy Livonia, visit www.stmarymercy.org

Livonia, Michigan - With a population of nearly 100,000, Livonia is Michigan's eighth-largest city and one of the most-stable family communities in the United States. Livonia is located in the northwest corner of Wayne County, halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. For decades, Livonia has ranked as one of the leading large communities for family services, education, public safety, and recreational opportunities.

Livonia is a smartly planned community where tree-lined neighborhoods are separated from industrial and warehouse sections of the city. These are among the many attributes that make Livonia one of the best places in the country to raise a family. If you want to live in Livonia, be prepared to become actively involved in your child's education. The Livonia Public Schools are successful because as one of the ten largest school districts in Michigan they are able to offer a broad range of high-quality learning opportunities combined with outstanding parental support to provide each child an education that fits their needs.

Livonia offers a rich blend of cultural, entertainment, and family-friendly offerings. From a professional symphony orchestra to historic community venues to one of metro Detroit's largest suburban fireworks displays, Livonia is a city that provides arts and cultural opportunities for a wide variety of interests. The city has three public libraries with many programs for children and adults. Each summer, the Livonia Civic Center and other city parks are home to outdoor, family concerts featuring various musical acts as part of the weekly "Music Under the Stars" series.

Livonia is home to several community service organizations which produce a number of successful family and fundraising events, such as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and Livonia Rotary Club's Family Picnic.

For more information on Livonia, please visit www.livonia.org.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities - including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email docopps@trinity-health.org or call Trinity Health Physician Recruitment at (734) 343-2300.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians. Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve. At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual nee...ds. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org

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