TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a board-certified Family Medicine physician (MD or DO) to serve as the Associate Program Director of a Family Medicine Residency Program. This is an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, teaching, and clinical practice while helping to educate and prepare community-based physicians to care for rural populations.
We seek a skilled and experienced physician who demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care, medical education, and mentoring residents in both clinical and academic settings.
Opportunity Highlights:
Employed physician role with guaranteed annual salary
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus investment opportunities
Generous PTO, supporting a healthy work/life balance
Applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and/or loan repayment
Hospital rotation: 1 week per month supervising inpatient family medicine service
Leadership opportunity in a supportive, patient-centered medical staff environment
Associate Director Purpose:
Foster an environment where residents thrive professionally and personally
Guide and mentor residents to partner with diverse and underserved populations
Educate residents to assess and respond to community health needs
Train residents to deliver the full spectrum of Family Medicine in a changing healthcare environment
Primary Responsibilities:
Approximately 80% preceptorship and 20% clinical (1 day per week direct outpatient care, 4 days per week supervising/administering residents)
Assist in residency program operations, practice management, and resident oversight
Support Program Director with recruitment, interviews, and resident selection
Ensure program standards, quality, and compliance with accreditation requirements
Maintain ongoing clinical activity consistent with ACGME guidelines
Teach residents through both clinical and didactic instruction
Preferred Qualifications:
Board-certified in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP)
Eligible for unrestricted Active Medical Staff Privileges
Prior core faculty experience required
Understanding of ACGME accreditation requirements for Family Medicine
Track record of academic achievements, publications, educational program development, or research
Strong communication skills with ability to serve as a role model for residents
Team-oriented, strategic, and action-focused physician with a passion for leadership
Recent obstetrics experience preferred
Proficient in joint injections and dermatology procedures
