Physician Academic/Faculty/Research - Competitive Salary

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Program Director – Emergency Medicine Residency Program Lakewood Ranch Medical Center – Lakewood Ranch, FL Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is proud to announce the development of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program, set to launch in July 2026. We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the ACGME application process and shape the future of Emergency Medicine training on Florida’s West Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to build a high-quality academic program in a thriving community. The program will be based at a 190-bed community hospital known for its consistent excellence in CMS quality metrics, patient safety, and satisfaction. The ideal program director candidate will be passionate about resident education. The position will include direct patient care in our Emergency Department and require the skills for collaborative leadership, clinical education, excellence in administration, interpersonal communication skills, operations, and organization in a supportive training environment. About the Opportunity: We are looking for a collaborative clinician-educator with a passion for resident training and a minimum of three years of leadership experience in GME. The Program Director role will initially begin as a consulting position and transition to a .5 FTE leadership role, with the remaining time spent in clinical Emergency Medicine practice. Position Highlights: - Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine residency - Lead the 2025 ACGME application and accreditation process - Opportunity to build a GME program. - Part-time administrative leadership (.5 FTE) clinical practice - Clinical practice may include benefits such as health, dental, life, disability, PTO, and retirement plans Candidate Requirements: - Board certification by ABEM or AOBEM - Minimum of 3 years of recent educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited program - Prior Program Director or Associate Program Director experience strongly preferred - Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills - Strong background in medical education, scholarly activity, and clinical excellence About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center: Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, LWRMC is a Joint Commission-accredited, award-winning acute care hospital: 1. Serving the region since 2004 2. 750 affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals 3. Currently undergoing a $120M expansion, including a new 5-story patient tower with ICU and progressive care units – opening Spring 2026. Live Where Others Vacation – Waterside at Lakewood Ranch Lakewood Ranch has been ranked the 1 multi-generational community in the U.S. since 2018. Waterside offers: 1. Exceptional schools 2. Thoughtfully designed neighborhoods 3. World-class golf, trails, parks, and wellness facilities 4. Gulf Coast beaches just minutes away University Town Center Sarasota: Best Shopping and Dining UTC is where friends and families find themselves at the center of it all — at Sarasota-Bradenton's favorite shopping, dining and lifestyle destination. Soak up the Florida sun in this open-air environment where new discoveries are always waiting to be made, and favorites are waiting to be enjoyed again. If you have interest in this position, please contact: Karen DeSimone In-house Physician Recruiter Karen.DeSimone@uhsinc.com (941) 961-3107

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