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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. Hiring Range: $307,000.00 – $398,000.00 Actual pay depends on specialty, experience, and performance Riverside Family Medicine Residency Program is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Faculty Physician to serve as core faculty and the Associate Program Director (APD) for our developing Rural Track Program based at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (RSMH) on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to help design, launch, and grow a new rural training pathway that expands our long-standing mission of preparing exceptional family physicians for all communities. Our program is the largest and oldest Family Medicine residency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, established in 1971 with over 635 graduates. Riverside faculty members are respected leaders who collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality clinical care and an unparalleled educational experience. Position Summary The Rural Track APD & Faculty Physician will serve as a key architect of the new rural track, helping to shape its structure, curriculum, evaluation systems, and clinical experiences. This position includes: Leading the development and implementation of the Rural Track curriculum Collaborating with the Program Director and core faculty to ensure alignment with ACGME requirements and program goals Participating in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of Rural Track residents Developing community-based partnerships to support rural health education Supervising residents in outpatient, inpatient, and community rural settings Providing patient care at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and affiliated clinics Serving as a role model for full-spectrum family medicine in a rural environment Supporting scholarly activity and fostering resident projects relevant to rural health This role will work closely with leadership at both RSMH and the RRMC-based main residency program to ensure a cohesive and high-quality educational experience across sites. The Family Medicine Residency Program holds ACGME Osteopathic Recognition and prepares residents for certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and/or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Associate Program Director Responsibilities As APD for Rural Program Development, the physician will: Assist the Program Director in overseeing all aspects of the Rural Track Lead curriculum design tailored to rural primary care, inpatient medicine, population health, and resource-variable practice Ensure compliance with all ACGME standards for the Rural Track and participate in program reporting Develop assessment tools and evaluation frameworks specific to rural training Oversee faculty development for RSMH-based preceptors Manage quality improvement initiatives and support resident scholarly work Participate in Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) meetings Contribute to strategic planning, accreditation activities, and continuous program improvement Qualifications Board certified in Family Medicine Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia Current, valid DEA registration Demonstrated leadership experience and interest in residency education Prior teaching, curriculum development, or administrative experience preferred Experience or interest in rural medicine strongly preferred Strong capability in full-spectrum family medicine (inpatient required; obstetrics optional depending on candidate scope) Skills & Attributes Excellent oral and written communication skills Collaborative and team-oriented approach with physicians, staff, and community partners Passion for rural health workforce development Ability to supervise, teach, and mentor residents across diverse rural settings Commitment to Riverside’s mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve If you are excited about building something meaningful, shaping a new rural training pathway, and mentoring the next generation of family physicians, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. 💼 What Sets You Apart Commitment to safety and quality Passion for patient care and community health Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to evidence-based medicine and learning Collaborative, team approach 🧩 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 community impact. 🌐 Learn More Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career: 🔗 Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group# Riverside Health Established in 1915, Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated health network dedicated to serving the communities of Eastern Virginia. Riverside’s network of services includes acute care, Riverside Medical Group, lifelong health, academic residency programs and fellowships and community benefit initiatives. Facilities include four acute-care hospitals with a Level II Trauma Center and NICU, as well as a mental health and recovery hospital with a dedicated psychiatric emergency department. Additional facilities include a physical rehabilitation hospital, and a critical illness recovery hospital operated in partnership with Select Medical. Riverside is currently expanding its footprint with the construction of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, opening in early 2026. Riverside Medical Group is one of Virginia’s largest and most diverse multispecialty group practices composed of more than 800 physicians and advanced practice providers in locations throughout the region. Specialties and services include primary care, internal and family medicine, urgent care, imaging and diagnostics, cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s health and more. Riverside Lifelong Health encompasses three active senior living communities, four lifelong health and rehabilitation facilities, The Martha W. Goodson Center and At Home services consisting of ChooseHome, in-home private care, home health, palliative care and hospice care. Riverside’s network of care also includes two medical wellness and fitness centers, comprehensive physical therapy services, the Riverside Foundation and the Riverside College of Health Sciences. For more information on Riverside Health, visit riversideonline.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram and YouTube. Eastern Virginia The area offers a variety of local attractions, including Virginia’s Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown), the Virginia Beach oceanfront and the Shenandoah Valley, all within driving distance. You can experience all four seasons, the mountains, the ocean and are only a few hours from our nation’s capital. There are options for rural and urban living, local public schools are some of the best in Virginia and the area is family-friendly, with attractions like Busch Gardens and Water Country USA close by. At a Glance Five acute care hospitals Three specialty hospitals: Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center, Long-term Acute Care in partnership with Select Medical and Rehabilitation in partnership with Select Medical A coverage area of 8,000 square miles in eastern Virginia More than 9,500 team members More than 800 clinical providers Over 110 Riverside Medical Group offices M.D. Express Urgent Care Three Active Senior Living Communities Four Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation locations At Home Services – ChooseHome, In-Home Private Care, Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice Care The Martha W. Goodson Center Physical Therapy and Medical Wellness & Fitness Centers Awards The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade A – Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition – Riverside Health Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in the U.S. – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Nation’s Top Medical Training Facilities – Riverside Simulation Training Lab 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes List – Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, Sanders and Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield 2024 Newsweek 150 Best Spine Surgeons in the U.S. – Dean Borissov Kostov, M.D. & William H. McAllister IV, M.D. 2024 List of Great Community Hospitals – Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Certified Age-Friendly Hospital – Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. 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