Director of Pediatrics & Pediatric Residency Program Director
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Joining TFHC means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where physician leaders are supported, valued, and empowered to strengthen clinical care, develop future physicians, and make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.
Position Summary
Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking an experienced pediatric physician leader to serve as Director of Pediatrics and Pediatric Residency Program Director.
This position provides clinical and operational leadership for pediatric services across TFHC, supporting quality, productivity, provider development, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based patient care.
As Pediatric Residency Program Director, this physician will lead the residency program's educational and administrative functions, including ACGME accreditation, curriculum development, resident and faculty evaluations, scholarly activity, faculty development, and continuous program improvement.
The Director will also maintain an active pediatric clinical practice, providing comprehensive outpatient care to children and adolescents.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide clinical and operational leadership for pediatric providers and health center operations
Support the recruitment, retention, onboarding, training, and professional development of pediatric providers
Monitor pediatric quality measures, productivity, access, compliance, and clinical performance
Promote evidence-based practices and consistent standards of pediatric care across TFHC locations
Lead pediatric chart review, peer review, provider feedback, and performance-improvement processes
Support accreditation and regulatory readiness, including ACGME, AAAHC, UDS, NCQA, and HRSA requirements
Serve as Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program
Maintain compliance with ACGME institutional and program requirements
Oversee the residency curriculum, clinical rotations, evaluations, committees, policies, and educational activities
Collaborate with the Associate Program Director, faculty, medical education leadership, and institutional partners
Support resident recruitment, orientation, advancement, remediation, supervision, and professional development
Promote faculty development, scholarly activity, and continuous improvement within the residency program
Provide direct outpatient pediatric care, including well-child visits, preventive services, acute care, and chronic disease management
Collaborate with executive leadership, providers, residents, staff, community partners, and affiliated institutions
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation
Protect patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and safety
Travel between TFHC pediatric locations as operationally necessary
Comply with HIPAA, federal, state, accreditation, HRSA, ACGME, and TFHC requirements
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
Active and unrestricted Florida medical license
Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics or an equivalent recognized certifying board
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
Active DEA registration
Current Basic Life Support certification
Minimum of three to five years of pediatric practice experience
Experience in an FQHC, community health center, or ambulatory-care setting preferred
Graduate Medical Education leadership or teaching experience preferred
Experience with ACGME accreditation requirements strongly preferred
Evidence of scholarly activity preferred
EPIC experience preferred
Strong leadership, clinical operations, communication, mentoring, and decision-making skills
Knowledge of quality improvement, compliance, accreditation, and provider-performance standards
Commitment to caring for culturally and economically diverse patient populations
Benefits and Rewards
TFHC offers a comprehensive physician benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth:
Competitive base salary with productivity incentive opportunities
Medical and pharmacy coverage with low-cost employee premiums
Dental and vision insurance
$0 employee copays for eligible care received through TFHC
Generous paid time off
Seven paid company holidays
Paid CME days and professional-development support
Annual licensing stipend
401(k) retirement program with employer contribution after one year
Company-paid FTCA malpractice coverage
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary pet insurance
Student loan refinancing and financial-wellness resources
NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities
Tampa Family Health Centers operates National Health Service Corps-approved locations. Eligible pediatricians assigned to a qualifying location may apply for federal student loan repayment opportunities through the NHSC.
Eligibility and award amounts are determined by HRSA and may depend on the physician's qualifications, educational debt, assigned location, service commitment, available funding, and current program requirements.
Why Tampa?
Tampa offers year-round sunshine, Gulf Coast beaches, professional sports, diverse dining, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly communities throughout the Tampa Bay area.
It is an exceptional place to lead a growing pediatric program, educate future physicians, and build a meaningful career in community healthcare.
Join Our Team
Lead a program that strengthens pediatric care today while developing the physicians of tomorrow. Join Tampa Family Health Centers and help expand access to compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality pediatric healthcare throughout Tampa Bay.