Family Medicine Residency Program Director - Tehachapi, CA

Program Director

Adventist Health Tehachapi is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Program Director for our Family Medicine Residency Program. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of primary care by mentoring the next generation of family physicians, guiding a mission-driven team, and advancing academic excellence in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Job Description

• Community-based ACGME-accredited program
• Maintain clinical practice while leading the residency
• Mission- and values-driven healthcare system
• Supportive and collaborative team of diverse, family-oriented faculty
• Champion the mission and goals of the residency program and sponsoring institution
• Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Family Medicine Program Requirements, maintaining full accreditation status
• Develop and maintain a high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards, State of California guidelines, and board certification expectations, including achievement of an >80% board pass rate and above-average in-training exam scores
• Provide mentorship and oversight to teaching faculty, including annual performance evaluations and professional development opportunities in evidence-based teaching and evaluation methods
• Recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse, high-performing group of residents who embody excellence in whole-person care, scholarship, professionalism, and leadership
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment where residents can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation
• Oversee the residency budget and ensure resources meet ACGME and institutional requirements while demonstrating financial stewardship
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based and academic teaching institutions to enhance curriculum, faculty development, and resident education
• Serve as an institutional leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Bakersfield and the broader community

Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license
• Board certified in Family Medicine
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family medicine
• At least 2 years as a core faculty member in an ACGME accredited family medicine residency program
• Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment
• Ongoing clinical activity
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical and administrative experience in graduate medical education, preferably as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Site Director, or Core Faculty
• Demonstrated commitment to resident education, clinical excellence, and fostering an inclusive academic environment

Benefits

• Wage scale $346,200.00 - $400,200.00
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Starting bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Top-rated malpractice insurance coverage
• Relocation reimbursement

Community Overview

Tehachapi experiences snowy winters, mild springs, warm summers, and crisp autumns, making it appealing if you like seasonal changes.

Tehachapi has a charming downtown, local festivals (like the Mountain Festival), and a close-knit community that values small-town living.

Surrounded by mountains, the area offers hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and proximity to national forests. The famous Tehachapi Loop (a railroad engineering landmark) is also a draw.

Housing costs are lower than in Los Angeles or coastal areas, making it popular with commuters and retirees looking for more space at a better price.

Tehachapi is known for being windy, thanks to its location in the Tehachapi Pass (home to one of the largest wind farms in the world). It’s also a convenient midpoint between Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and Mojave.