Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

Physician Leader and Designated Institutional Official: Join a network of care that's consistently voted one of the best in South Carolina (Ranked #1 hospital in Columbia)!

Lexington Health, ranked a Top 25 Best Hospital to Work for in the U.S., is seeking a dynamically experienced and forward-thinking leader as Designated Institutional Official (DIO). The DIO will provide strategic leadership and oversight of our growing Graduate Medical Education (GME) program in West Columbia, South Carolina. This position plays a critical role in maintaining institutional accreditation, fostering excellence in educating residents & fellows, and guiding the continued expansion of our residency and fellowship programs.

As DIO, you will serve as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s (ACGME) designated official for Lexington Health, with authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of all GME programs sponsored by the institution.

GME AT LEXINGTON HEALTH

Lexington Health is a fully accredited sponsoring institution offering hands-on clinical experiences. In 2023, Lexington Health welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine residents and opened a state-of-the-art 48,000 sq. ft. GME building designed to support multiple residency specialties. This is an opportunity to lead and spearhead the continued growth and development of academic GME programs that will continue to impact the quality-of-care delivery and health outcomes of this population. You’ll be joining a respected health system that values medical education as a strategic priority and offers the infrastructure, institutional support, and culture to match.

• Internal Medicine Residency
• Family Medicine Residency
• Clinical Informatics Fellowship
• Clinical Research
• Nursing Education
• Professional Training
  
  

MISSION OF THE DIO

• Serve as chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
• Ensure institutional and programmatic compliance with all ACGME requirements
• Guide the development of new programs and lead ACGME accreditation efforts
• Provide support and mentorship to program directors, associate program directors, faculty, and coordinators
• Represent GME interests on the Medical Executive Committee
• Collaborate with medical school affiliates and internal stakeholders to advance the GME mission
• Lead educational workshops, mock site visits, and policy development
  
  

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina–located near the Congaree River and downtown Columbia, offering panoramic views of the area. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region’s third largest employer.

Key Qualifications & Attributes Of The Dio

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Advanced degree in Education or Healthcare preferred (e.g. Masters or PhD in Education or Healthcare).
• Must possess the documented educational and administrative abilities necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the role and to achieve the goals and objectives of the program.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years as a leader in graduate medical education (i.e., successfully holding a position as a GME Program Director, Director of Medical Education, Chief Academic Officer, or Designated Institutional Official) with an ACGME accredited training program(s) required.
• Must maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine by the State of South Carolina.
  
  

LIFE IN CHARMING SOUTH CAROLINA

• Ranked best place to live in South Carolina – Travel Leisure.
• Located in one of the fastest growing regions in the nation.
• Housing expenses are 26% lower than the national average.
• Proximity to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers, and popular coastal destinations.
• Mild temps and the plethora of recreational activities provide residents with a great outdoors experience with miles of hiking trails, unspoiled riverbanks, parks, and beautiful views year-round.
• Family-friendly neighborhoods, a nationally recognized zoo and botanical garden, and SEC Division I athletics.
• Access to 7 major airports within driving distance.
  
  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, applications (CV and letter of interest) should be submitted electronically in confidence to Lexington Health’s executive search partner, Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH: eauerbach@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com or call (972) 265-5259.

Application Link: https://www.kbic.com/job/designated-institutional-official-dio

Excellent Salary Comprehensive Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries plus annual incentive compensation opportunity.
• Paid Relocation.
• 5 weeks paid time off.
• 1 week CME time off with lucrative CME stipend.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, long term disability, AD&D insurance.
• 401K plan with up to 6 percent employer match.
• Paid medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• And many other non-traditional benefits.
  
  

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