Administration - Management Job at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC

Lexington Health  is seeking a forward-thinking Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our growing Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. This position plays a critical role in maintaining institutional accreditation, fostering excellence in resident education, and guiding the continued expansion of our residency and fellowship programs.

About the Role:

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.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
• Ensure institutional and programmatic compliance with all ACGME requirements
• Oversee the Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) process
• 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

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) position. Applicants interested in full-time work (1.0 FTE) are encouraged to apply—additional responsibilities will be coordinated based on your qualifications and the needs of Lexington Health.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or other doctoral-level degree (PhD, EdD)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a DIO, residency or fellowship program director, or associate program director
• In-depth knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

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. With continued growth, 2025 will mark the program’s first year with a full complement of Family Medicine residents.

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.

About Lexington Health

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. 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.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

About Our Community

Located in the heart of South Carolina, the Capital City/Lake Murray Region offers:

• Low cost of living with top-rated school districts
• Access to 7 major airports within driving distance
• Vibrant outdoor lifestyle on the Saluda and Congaree Rivers and Lake Murray
• Mild climate with an annual average temperature of 68°F in December
• Family-friendly neighborhoods, a nationally recognized zoo and botanical garden, and SEC Division I athletics