Physician​/Academic​/North Carolina​/Family Medicine Physician Associate Program Director

Position: Physician / Academic / North Carolina / Permanent / Permanent - Family Medicine Physician Associate Program Director,
Tink Bird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (MD or DO) to serve as Associate Program Director for a Family Medicine Residency Program at an independent, community-based hospital in North Carolina.

This is a unique opportunity to combine academic leadership, resident mentorship, and clinical practice in a mission-driven environment focused on training physicians to serve rural and underserved populations. Experience is required for this role, including prior core faculty and inpatient/outpatient practice experience.

Position Overview Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Specialty:
Family Medicine Role:
Associate Program Director Family Medicine Residency Candidate Type: MD or DOEmployment Model:
Hospital-employed physician leader

Visa Sponsorship:
Not available

Schedule & Structure Approximately 80% Teaching / 20% Clinical1 day per week:
Direct outpatient patient care4 days per week:
Resident supervision, teaching, and administrative leadership

Hospital Service:1 week per month supervising the inpatient Family Medicine service

Practice Settings:

Outpatient continuity clinic

Hospital-based teaching service

Opportunity Highlights Physician leadership role within a Family Medicine Residency Program Guaranteed annual salary with comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO supporting work-life balance

Eligible for sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and loan repayment

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement investment options

Collaborative, patient-centered medical staff

Flexibility to reside anywhere in North Carolina, provided travel does not interfere with responsibilities

Associate Program Director Responsibilities Mentor, guide, and support residents in clinical and academic settings

Participate in and oversee curriculum development in compliance with ACGME standards

Assist with residency recruitment, interviews, and resident selection

Support the Program Director in maintaining accreditation, quality, and strategic direction

Promote resident well-being, professional development, and compassionate care delivery

Teach through clinical precepting and didactic instruction

Maintain active clinical practice consistent with ACGME requirements

Required Qualifications This role requires prior experience.

Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOBFP)
Core Faculty experience required

Eligible for unrestricted medical staff privileges in North Carolina Recent inpatient and outpatient experience

Comfortable with obstetrics, joint injections, and dermatologic procedures

Working knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards

Demonstrated academic or scholarly activity (publications, curriculum development, research)
Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills

Commitment to community-based and rural medicine

Community & Lifestyle This opportunity is located in a family-friendly North Carolina community offering a relaxed pace of life, affordable living, and convenient access to major metro areas, coastal destinations, and outdoor recreation.

About Tink Bird  is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens, and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.

Interested Candidates  to Kayla Garza at or call/text for more information.