Residency Program Director/Medical Director
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Residency Program Director/Medical Director Family Medicine
Residency/Family Medicine Center JFK University Medical Center -
Edison, New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an
experienced, visionary, and passionate Program Director / Medical
Director to lead the Family Medicine Residency Program at JFK
University Medical Center. This is an outstanding leadership
opportunity for a dedicated physician committed to academic
excellence, clinical innovation, and the training of the next
generation of family medicine physicians. Position Overview: The
Program Director will provide strategic and operational leadership
for the Family Medicine Residency Program, ensuring full compliance
with ACGME and institutional requirements. This role is responsible
for cultivating a supportive and academically rigorous learning
environment, fostering faculty development, and ensuring the
continued success of the program. As Medical Director of the Family
Medicine Center, the selected physician will oversee day-to-day
clinical operations, quality and safety initiatives, and patient
care processes aligned with Joint Commission and NCQA
Patient-Centered Medical Home standards. The Medical Director will
serve as a role model for compassionate, evidence-based care, and
an advocate for both patients and staff. Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Family Medicine
Residency Program in collaboration with department and
institutional leadership. Oversee the design, implementation, and
evaluation of the residency curriculum, ensuring alignment with
ACGME milestones and competencies. Recruit, mentor, and develop
residents and faculty to foster excellence in teaching, research,
and clinical practice. Ensure continuous program improvement
through data-driven assessment, scholarly activity, and adherence
to accreditation standards. Direct and support quality improvement
initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
Maintain clinical engagement (approximately 20% clinical time)
providing high-quality, patient-centered care within the Family
Medicine Center. Oversee compliance with institutional, state, and
federal regulations related to residency education and clinical
operations. Collaborate with health system leadership on strategic
planning, budgeting, and staff development initiatives. Promote
diversity, equity, and inclusion within the residency program and
clinical environment. Qualifications: MD or DO degree with Board
Certification in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOA). Minimum of 5 years
of progressive leadership experience in graduate medical education
and clinical practice. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum
development, faculty mentorship, and quality improvement
initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, manage
complex academic programs, and drive innovation in medical
education. Excellent communication, organizational, and
interpersonal skills. Eligibility for medical licensure in New
Jersey. HOW TO APPLY: Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter Email:
Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org Phone: 732-890-9339 (Call or Text) HMH is
committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The
minimum base salary for this position is $280,035. The posted rate
of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of
the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in
accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not
reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards
package. The starting base salary is provided for informational
purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base
compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different
than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory
factors, including but not limited to: Specialization : Area of
specialization and sub-specialization. Labor Market Data :
Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure
competitiveness. Experience : Years of relevant experience in the
areas of specialization and sub-specialization. Leadership :
Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group
leader, or other leadership roles. Education and Certifications :
Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications,
research, and publications. Productivity : Levels of productivity,
quality and patient satisfaction. Skills : Demonstrated proficiency
in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of
living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity:
Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation
ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant
funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that
can be offered. In addition to our compensation for full-time and
part-time (20 hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive
benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition
reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and
benefits package will be discussed during the interview
process.
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