Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director for Riverside Regional Medical Center Department of Medical Education - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, VA

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team.  Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.  Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority.  Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization.  If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Salary Range: $400K to $440K for the combined program director and clinical roles (totaling 1.0 FTE).     

Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance

Riverside Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director to join our team at Riverside Regional Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Newport News, Virginia.

This leadership opportunity averages 16 hours per week for the director to shape the future of community Emergency Medicine training while maintaining a supportive and collaborative academic clinical environment. The remaining contract hours will be spent working in the Emergency Department.

Highlights

• Averages 16 protected hours per week for program administration
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Retirement Package (based on eligibility)
• Malpractice Coverage
• CME Allowance
• Opportunity to lead and develop the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians
• Academic leadership role within an established and growing Graduate Medical Education department

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Position Summary

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director serves as the physician leader responsible for the oversight, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The Program Director ensures adherence to all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and provides leadership in resident education, faculty development, clinical learning environment oversight, scholarly activity, and program evaluation.

This position averages 16 hours per week dedicated to residency program leadership responsibilities. The Program Director reports to the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for their academic role.

Our program began in 2019 and has maintained continued accreditation throughout its life. Riverside has been training residents since the 1950s with programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. We also have a credentialed Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Fellowship based out of the Emergency Department.

Program Leadership

• Guide core faculty to maintain an effective academic program.
• Collaborate with the Director of Graduate Medical Education and Vice President of Academics and Medical Education on health system initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ACGME accreditation requirements and institutional policies.
• Maintain responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of the non-clinical education.
• Attend residency recruitment events, interview days, and Match events.

Educational Oversight

• Direct curriculum development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor resident performance and progression toward competency-based milestones.
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation, promotion, remediation, and graduation processes.
• Foster a learning environment that promotes professionalism, patient safety, wellness, diversity, inclusion, and scholarly activity.
• Participate in resident and faculty educational conferences and teaching activities.

Faculty Development and Program Administration

• Collaborate with residency faculty and institutional leadership to ensure program success.
• Promote faculty development and engagement in resident education.
• Direct Program Evaluation Committee and Clinical Competency Committee activities as required.
• Prepare and submit required accreditation reports and program documentation.
• Participate in annual program reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet all requirements and perform all duties set forth in the Program Director Job Description provided in writing, as updated from time to time.
• Perform any other Emergency Medicine Residency or Graduate Medical Education duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
• Eligible for appointment to the Riverside Medical Staff
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate medical education, academic leadership, and physician mentorship
• Minimum qualifications required by ACGME for Emergency Medicine Residency Program Directors

Preferred

• Prior residency leadership experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, Core Faculty Member, or other academic leadership role
• Experience with resident recruitment, curriculum development, and faculty development
• Experience with accreditation processes and ACGME requirements
• Scholarly activity and participation in academic medicine

Licensure & Regulatory Requirements

• Eligible for Virginia licensure at time of hire
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred based on practice setting

💼 What Sets You Apart

• Commitment to safety and quality
• Passion for physician education and patient care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and lifelong learning
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
• Passion for mentoring and developing future Emergency Medicine physicians

🧩 Who We Are: Our Provider Compact

Our Mission

To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.

Our Guiding Principles

Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together

Our Compact

• We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality.
• We listen with empathy and communicate constructively.
• We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect.
• We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners.

🌊 Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we care for others as we care for those we love. Our culture is built on clinical excellence, joy in practice, and meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Riverside is a trusted community partner, known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Riverside physicians become the leaders of tomorrow. An unshakable commitment to clinical excellence is central to our culture and is made evident in our systems and technology, our emphasis on joy in the workplace, our focus on philanthropy and all we do for the communities we serve. You will be set up for success as you tap into decades of diverse expertise in evidence-based care and supportive colleagues.

🌐 Learn More

Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we are the perfect place to grow your career:

🔗 Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment
https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group

🌊 Live Where Others Vacation

Enjoy life in coastal Virginia, where charming communities, rich history, and scenic beauty meet. Whether it is waterfront living, cultural attractions, or top-rated schools, you will find your perfect balance here.

Community Overview:
https://riversidehealthsystem.box.com/s/ag9d6g1j52czvde9vd7zv8aw1ywkp9a3

What Brings People to Virginia?
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/virginia-usva.htm

🎁 Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics

Riverside Health System is known for exceptional care—not just for our patients, but for our team members too. We are committed to supporting your well-being with innovative, holistic benefits designed to keep you engaged, fulfilled, and thriving.

🌟 Well-being & Support Programs

• Safe Haven – A confidential resource for emotional support and guidance
• VITAL WorkLife – A comprehensive support system to help address burnout, career fatigue, and mental health challenges
• Behavioral health and counseling
• Clinician Peer Coaching Program
• Legal and financial consultations
• VITAL WorkLife mobile app
• WorkLife Concierge services
• 24/7 phone support
• Peer coaching resources

Join Riverside and help shape the future of Emergency Medicine while advancing clinical excellence, resident education, and community-focused healthcare.