Physician - Internal Medicine Program Director with Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is recruiting an Internal Medicine Residency Program Director for our brand-new Internal Medicine program. 

The Residency Program Director is responsible for the overall conduct of the Residency Program.

As Program Director, you will:

• Oversee all aspects of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, including administrative operations, curriculum development, resident recruitment, and clinical education and supervision.

• Build the GME program, obtain ACGME accreditation, and be part of a large academic network focusing on excellence in resident education and patient care.

• Be accountable for the overall program including, compliance with all applicable ACGME program requirements.

• 0.5 FTE protected time devoted to performance of administrative PD duties

• 0.5 FTE devoted to clinical patient care.

• Earn a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package including a generous CME allowance.

Candidate Qualifications Include:

• Current certification in Internal Medicine by either the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).

• Experience in curriculum development, evaluation methodology, teaching and mentoring residents.

• At least three years of documented education and/or administrative experience, such as serving as a PD, Associate PD, or in a faculty position at an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine residency program.

• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team to create an education environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident well-being.

• POCUS and procedure skills are supported by the program but not required.

Mercy Hospital Jefferson:

• A 300-bed community-based hospital – the only hospital in Jefferson County

• Excellent subspecialist support

• Approximately 40,000 Emergency Department visits annually

• Leapfrog Grade A and Top General hospital and CMS 4-star hospital

• Collaborative partnership with LECOM – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

• System-wide Epic EMR

• Catchment area of 1 million across 20 counties

• Recipient of state funding for residency program development

Festus, part of Jefferson County, is conveniently located just 20 minutes south of St. Louis. For its residents, Jefferson County and its numerous municipalities offer ample opportunities to live, work and play in one of the fastest growing counties in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Region!

Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun – no matter your persona, you’ll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that’s second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce – the warmth and hospitality of the residents – and you’ll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.