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Outstanding FP Residency Director

The Medicus Firm, Jackson, MS, United States

Duration: Full Time


Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Laurel, Mississippi


Position Highlights:

  • Lead and direct a new Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Design and implement an innovative, high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards and evolving healthcare needs.Much of the curriculum is already designed.
  • Teach and practice both outpatient and inpatient medicine (obstetrics optional)
  • 60% or more administrative time. Maintain clinical practice (20-40%, 1-2 weekdays) to remain engaged in patient care and model excellence for residents
  • Oversee resident and faculty scholarly activity, including quality improvement, patient safety, and community health initiatives
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber faculty and residents
  • Collaborate closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), hospital leadership, and community partners
  • Epic EMR
  • Monday-Friday schedule with no required weekends for administrative duties

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop full ACGME accreditation
  • Provide leadership in faculty development and residency recruitment
  • Ensure excellence in resident education, board preparation, and scholarly activity
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate residents across ambulatory and inpatient settings
  • Guide continuous improvement of curriculum and educational outcomes
  • Promote program growth, sustainability, and community engagement

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: $280,000 (negotiable based on experience)
  • Signing Bonus: $100,000
  • Relocation Assistance: $10,000
  • Incentive Bonus: TBD
  • Paid Time Off:
    • 20 vacation days
    • 5 paid CME days
    • Paid major holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
  • Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
  • Retirement Plan: 4% employer contribution
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • Life insurance
    • Short- and long-term disability

About the Community

  • Charming, family-oriented community
  • Access to the Gulf Coast Beaches, 2 Metros, and 3 airports
  • 3 LAKES, PARKS, HIKING, BIKING TRAILS
  • 2 COUNTRY CLUBS
  • Cost of Living 18% lower than the national average

Job Reference #: [FP 26255]