Psychiatry Residency Program Director

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, a major health care facility located in Queens, N.Y. is seeking Psychiatry Residency Program Director.

Jamaica Hospital Ranked Among 2024’s Best Hospitals in America and is the proud recipient of the Health grades 2024 America’s 100 Best Hospitals award. This premier distinction is only given to hospitals that rank in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence. It has been accredited as the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center (the highest designation of stroke care) in Queens, NY by the Joint Commission. Our hospital is expanding. Some of our recent projects including the modernization of our Emergency Department, and our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

In addition to our other accolades, Jamaica Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has also received the Healthgrades “Neuroscience Excellence Award” from 2019 to 2022 and the “Stroke Care Excellence Award” from 2017 to 2022. The American Heart Association has also recognized stroke care at Jamaica Hospital with the “Gold Plus” award in 2021 and 2022

It’s an exciting time to come on board at Jamaica Hospital. Our institution consists of a 402-bed hospital, a large culturally diverse network of community based ambulatory care centers and a skilled nursing facility in a public urban setting, conveniently located near JFK International Airport and in close proximity to Manhattan. With over 120,000 ER visits, the ER is designated as a Level 1 trauma center. Our Chest Pain Center offers immediate evaluation and the recently expanded Pediatric ED is equipped to handle the most critical cases and supported by one of the largest voluntary ambulance fleet serving the City 911 system.

Location: Queens, New York

Position: NYS Licensed, Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Experience: Minimum 3 years in education and administrative leadership

About the Role:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Psychiatrist to join our team as the Psychiatry Residency Program Director. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Department of Psychiatry’s residency program in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Administration:

Collaborate closely with the Department Chair to oversee the residency program’s leadership, organization, operation, and administration.
Maintain and shape the program’s strategic aims, ensuring high standards, quality, and reputation.
Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure the program meets the requirements of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Residency Review Committee (RRC), and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Ensure the educational training experience is complete and complies with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
Program Oversight:

Oversee the candidate recruitment process and manage the program’s budget.
Review performance measures and allocate staff resources appropriately.
Educational Environment:

Participate in the institutional graduate medical education committee.
Provide supervision to fellows, residents, and other trainees.
Foster Excellence:

Represent residents and the Department to the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
Ensure a positive educational environment, promote resident wellness, and deliver superior professional service.
Training Sites:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (Level 1 trauma center)
CPEP center
Outpatient mental health clinic
56-bed acute inpatient service

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