Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Located in Weslaco, TX, we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Mid-Valley. Knapp is proud to be recognized as the only CMS 5 Star hospital in the entire valley. Additionally, we have achieved a Leapfrog Hospital Grade “A” multiple times in a row. These accomplishments reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare. With state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care, we continuously strive to exceed expectations and deliver the highest standard of healthcare to our community.

Under the direction of the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Program Director is responsible for the general administration, curriculum planning, recruitment, and teaching and supervision of the IM Residency Program (“IM Program or Program”). The Program Director establishes the strategic direction of the Program and is responsible for the standards, quality and reputation of such. The Program Director is expected to support integration of the IM Program with physician practices and hospital clinical services in a manner that enhances value and quality, and that promotes an optimal environment for professional practice and medical education.

• Clinical Teaching and Supervision of Residents
• Core Program Clinical Teaching
• General Administration
• GME Committees/Meetings
• GME Lecturing/Teaching Conferences
• GME Recruiting/Interviewing
• GME Research/Scholarly Activity
• Resident Evaluation/Monitoring
• Program Evaluation

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:

Interested candidates must have three to five years of Internal Medicine post residency clinical experience as well as core faculty experience in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency program. A minimum of 3 years of GME teaching/administrative experience as Program Director or Associate Program Director is also required.  Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills, active involvement in research and scholarship (publications, presentations, etc.), and mentorship experience of residents and students in scholarship and development of scholarship programs.  Inpatient and administrative experience is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Internal Medicine physician to lead our Residency program and enjoy quality of life and team comradery working alongside highly trained physicians and support staff.