Family Practice Physician & Medical Director in Auburn, New York at Auburn Community Hospital

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated, mission-driven Family Practice Physician to serve as Medical Director of our Rural Family Medicine Residency Program. This dual-role position combines comprehensive outpatient clinical care with leadership, teaching, and program development responsibilities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician passionate about rural health, medical education, and community-based care to shape the next generation of family physicians.

About the Role

The Family Practice Physician & Medical Director will:

• Provide full-spectrum family medicine care to a diverse rural population
• Lead and oversee the Rural Family Medicine Residency Program
• Supervise and mentor resident physicians and medical students
• Ensure program compliance with ACGME accreditation standards
• Promote community engagement and rural health initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital and clinic leadership on strategic planning

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care (pediatrics through geriatrics)
• Perform in-office procedures as appropriate
• Participate in shared call schedule
• Maintain high-quality, patient-centered care standards
• Support population health and preventative care initiatives

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the residency program
• Develop curriculum and oversee educational programming
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and residents
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts
• Serve as liaison between residency program and hospital/health system leadership
• Participate in recruitment and community outreach efforts

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO degree from accredited institution
• Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York State
• Minimum 3–5 years clinical experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Passion for rural and underserved populations

Preferred:

• Prior residency teaching experience
• Administrative or leadership training

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Productivity and quality incentives
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Malpractice coverage

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape a growing rural residency program
• Strong community support and collaborative culture
• Meaningful impact on rural healthcare workforce development
• Work-life balance in a welcoming rural community

Salary: $285,000 to $325,000 per year DOE