About this role
Job Requirements A Day in the Life of a Director GME and Workforce Development The Director, Graduate Medical Education and Workforce Development, provides strategic leadership for the development, expansion, and sustainability of Graduate Medical Education (GME) across Wyoming. The position serves as the primary administrator for the Wyoming Graduate Medical Education Council and is responsible for coordinating statewide physician workforce development initiatives, administering GME-related grant funding, facilitating partnerships among healthcare organizations and academic institutions, and advancing the creation and growth of residency training opportunities throughout Wyoming. The Director works closely with hospitals, teaching health centers, universities, state agencies, physician organizations, and community partners to strengthen Wyoming's physician workforce pipeline and increase physician retention through expanded graduate medical education opportunities Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans • 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match • Life Insurance • Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Employer Sponsored Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program • ANCC Magnet Hospital • 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service Here is What You Will Be Doing:
• Manage internal resources assigned to GME initiative including Rural Health Transformation grant funds. • Advocate for GME growth by engaging stakeholders, promoting quality, and ensuring program support • Oversee and serve as staff lead and principal administrator for the Wyoming Graduate Medical Education Council. • Coordinate council meetings, agendas, reports, recommendations, strategic planning activities and facilitate collaboration among council members and participating organizations. • Initiate and support development and implementation of statewide GME priorities and initiatives, facilitating the sharing of best practices among sponsoring institutions and training programs, while encouraging innovation in rural and community-based training models. • Provide overall program management and oversight of Rural Health Transformation Fund investments supporting graduate medical education. • Develop and monitor grant budgets, work plans, deliverables, and performance measures. • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and grant-specific requirements. • Prepare reports and recommendations for state leadership and funding entities. Coordinate reporting, evaluation, and accountability activities associated with grant funding. • Identify and pursue additional public and private funding opportunities to support GME expansion in Wyoming. • Manage workload for physician advisor and administrative assistant. • Lead statewide efforts to identify opportunities for new residency and fellowship programs. • Assess physician workforce shortages and align residency development with workforce needs. • Assist healthcare organizations in evaluating the feasibility of establishing residency programs and support hospitals in achieving teaching hospital status; including technical assistance to existing residency and fellowship programs. • Assist community health centers in becoming rural training sites and Teaching Health Center partners. • Coordinate development of clinical training networks throughout the state and support efforts to maintain high-quality training experiences within Wyoming. • Promote awareness of the value of graduate medical education as a physician workforce strategy. • Develop educational materials, presentations, and reports for stakeholders and policymakers. • Represent Wyoming's GME initiatives at regional and national meetings and conferences. • Participate in national and regional organizations supporting rural and community-based graduate medical education. Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex grants, programs, or statewide initiatives. • Demonstrated ability in building partnerships across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups. • Strong strategic planning, project management, and facilitation skills. • Ability to communicate and present to all levels of organizations including providers and C-level resources. • Knowledge of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs, accreditation, and training pathways • Ability to advocate for GME expansion and physician workforce needs • Ability to travel as needed to effectively perform assigned duties and responsibilities Here is What You Need:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration or Education • Seven (7) or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, medical education, physician workforce development, hospital administration, or public health Nice to Have:
• Master's degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or Public Administration • One (1) or more years of graduate medical education, residence program development or ACGME accredidation • One (1) or more years of physician workforce planning experience • One (1) or more years of experience in rural health policy and healthcare workforce initiatives • One (1) or more years of state government, academic institution, or healthcare system experience About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!