General Practice Job In El Paso, Texas
Part-Time Designated Institutional Officer
Description
Specialization:
Administrative
Job Summary:
Part-Time Designated Institutional Officer – Central West Texas Division – El PasoOpportunity for a DIO to oversee our residency programs in the Central Texas Division in the city of El Paso, Texas. The Graduate Medical Education programs in El Paso consist of 2 ACGME-accredited programs, Ob/Gyn and Internal Medicine. For physician candidates in any medical specialty, this leadership position can include a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Exceptional non-physician applicants with significant GME experience are also eligible for consideration.
Qualified Candidates:
- Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), other Doctorate-level (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD), or other qualifications deemed appropriate by the Division Vice President of GME and facility leadership.
- Prior experience as a DIO, program director, or other significant GME administrative role is highly preferred.
- Experience in undergraduate medical education administration or other healthcare industry administration may be appropriate in certain situations.
- DIO has the authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of the Sponsoring Institution’s ACGME-accredited programs, as well as for ensuring compliance with the ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements.
- DIO will work closely with each program and its faculty to recognize areas needing attention and determine what additional resources or efforts are required to maintain full compliance with all requirements.
- DIO will work closely with Division VP of GME and other Division and hospital leaders to improve the educational quality of each program.
- DIO will lead the local GME team in constantly improving the working and learning environment with the goal of creating a positive culture and an outstanding experience for all residents and fellows.
- DIO will monitor changes in ACGME accreditation standards and requirements and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders within the institution.
- The opportunity to work in a clinical setting will depend on the specialty and the availability of a desired practice setting.
- The DIO will be based at the Graduate Medical Education office located at the HCA Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso. The DIO will be expected to travel to the second teaching hospital, Las Palmas Medical Center, as needed which is located within 15 minutes of Del Sol.
- Employed through HCA Healthcare
- The FTE value for the DIO administrative time is 30% or 12 hours/week. The FTE value for the clinical time will be decided on based on the specialty of the candidate.
- Benefits based on Full-Time Equivalent value
- Malpractice coverage if applicable
El Paso is the 6th largest city in Texas with a population of 750,000 and enjoys outstanding year round weather. The cost of living is low and the medical community is sophisticated and welcoming to new physicians. It has small town closeness with the amenities of large city. It is a family oriented city where life is easy. Beautiful housing and excellent school systems make this a great place to live and raise a family. An international community, rich in culture. Quality of life is superior. El Paso is the safest city in the United States.
Things to do: Year round great weather (no humidity), 2 1/2 hour drive from pine forest (snow skiing, weekend cabin/home in the mountains), international airport, off Broadway shows, NCAA Division I sports, mountain biking, cycling, hunting, hiking, cross country running, great selection of restaurants.
Population: 750,000
Education: Great public schools (magnet high schools specializing in medicine, engineering, business), University town, new Medical School in 2009.
Universities include:
- UTEP
- Texas Tech
- NMSU
- El Paso Community College
Biomedical Research & Technology Hub: Fast becoming one of the most successful & recognized life science centers in the Western Hemisphere. Strategically located on the ‘Latin Coast’, El Paso universities and regional schools are ensuring the future of being at the cusp of medical research and development.
Housing: Beautiful and affordable. Quiet and safe neighborhoods.
Since 1974, Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare has provided quality healthcare to El Paso and the surrounding region
As the only full-service, acute care hospital in east El Paso with a Level II Trauma designation in emergency services, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our tristate community, providing special expertise in cardiology, maternity & child services, a Level III NICU, a center of excellence designation for our bariatric clinic and minimally invasive surgery center, and a newly renovated 32-bed rehabilitation hospital
The physicians, nurses and staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion and integrity