Description

Overview

Basic Function

The Fellowship Program Director, in accordance with the specific accreditation body, has responsibility and accountability for the operation of the program, including but not limited to:

• Curriculum and evaluation
• The learning environment within the program
• Faculty as teachers, coaches, mentors, advisors and role models
• Supervision of residents (i.e. duty hours, work environment, and work intensity)
• Program management (i.e. program evaluation and improvement, communications, accreditation as applicable, program resources).
• Resident/Fellow well-being.
• Oversight of scholarly activities

The Fellowship Program Director reports to the Sponsoring Institution's Chief Academic Officer/Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for all duties in regard to the operation of the fellowship program. Adherence to AdventHealth and to regulatory bodies that impose requirements on the fellowship program is also the responsibility of the Program Director. Fellowship program tasks may be delegated, but the Program Director is ultimately responsible for the program, and for the timely and accurate completion of all required tasks.

Program Director Qualifications

1. Be duly licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida and maintain a state and federal authorization to prescribe, dispense, and administer prescription drugs.
2. Demonstrate ongoing clinical activity.
3. Be eligible to participate as a provider in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
4. Be an active member in good standing of the AdventHealth Medical Staff with all privileges and responsibilities accorded such status.
5. Hold current certification in relevant specialty by ABMS or AOA.
6. Have at least three (3) years of relevant, specialty specific, documented educational and/or administrative experience.

Major Responsibilities

1. Accreditation and Institutional Governance Participation
2. Fellowship Curriculum and Evaluation
3. Development of Learning Environment
4. Faculty Oversight
5. Supervision of Residents and Fellows
6. Fellowship Program Management

Educational Requirement

Program Director must be a licensed and practicing physician in the area of the program, unless the program requirements state otherwise.

FTE Delineation

The Program Director will be allocated a minimum of salary support for administration of the Fellow program based on accrediting body requirements. Adjustments to the FTE will be determined by accrediting body requirements, number of residents, and the complexity of the program. All FTE determinations are approved/denied by the CAO/DIO.

Conference Time

Program Directors will be approved to attend one educational conference per year that is related to the Fellowship program director role. Additional educational conference requests will be addressed on a case by case basis.

Annual Evaluation

Program Director will be evaluated by the CAO/DIO on an annual basis. The performance evaluation will be presented to the Executive Committee by the CAO/DIO.

Hospital Description

Located in the city's uptown district, AdventHealth Tampa is a 626-bed tertiary hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and the surrounding counties. The hospital is a known leader in implementing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures and will soon open the Taneja Center for Surgery, a new six-story, state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower. It's also home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research for over 30 years. Other specialty services include 24-hour emergency care for adults and pediatrics, cardiovascular medicine, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing and sleep medicine.

Community Description

The population of Tampa is approximately 392,800 making it the 3rd largest city in Florida and the 53rd largest city in the United States. Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area" which has an approximate population of 3.1 million. It is located on the west coast of Florida with an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees. Tampa's economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa which is the largest port in the state of Florida. Tampa is also home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You will also find other professional sports teams for baseball, hockey and major league soccer. When not at work or enjoying a night out locally you take a break on some of Florida's most popular shorelines, including Clearwater Beach, Honeymoon Island State Park and Treasure Island are located less than an hour from downtown Tampa. Start your life-changing journey today!