[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · Lakewood Ranch, Florida # Program Director | New Emergency Medicine Residency Program | Lakewood Ranch, FL Lakewood Ranch, Florida Director Executive & Management Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-universalhealthservices.icims.com/jobs/6893/job/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Program Director | New Emergency Medicine Residency Program | Lakewood Ranch, FL ## Job description Program Director – Emergency Medicine Residency Program Lakewood Ranch Medical Center – Lakewood Ranch, FL Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is excited to announce the development of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program, scheduled to welcome its first class in July 2028. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Program Director to lead the ACGME application process and build a premier training environment on Florida’s West Coast. This is a unique opportunity to design and grow a high-quality academic program within a thriving, rapidly expanding community. The residency will be based at our 190-bed community hospital—recognized for excellence in CMS quality metrics, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. We are seeking a collaborative clinician-educator with: A passion for resident education A strong background in graduate medical education At least three years of leadership experience within an ACGME-accredited program The role will begin as a consulting position during the accreditation process and transition to a.5 FTE Program Director role upon program approval, with the remaining FTE dedicated to clinical Emergency Medicine practice. Position Highlights Founding Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine residency program Lead the ACGME application and accreditation Opportunity to design program structure, curriculum, and educational strategy..5 FTE administrative leadership, complemented by clinical Emergency Medicine practice. Comprehensive benefits may be available for the clinical portion (health, dental, life, disability, PTO, 401K) Candidate Requirements Board certification in ABEM or AOBEM Minimum 3 years of recent educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited residency Prior Program Director or Associate Program Director experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated excellence in leadership, curriculum development, and scholarly activity. Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and administrative skills Our Commitment to GME As the Sponsoring Institution, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is committed to building exceptional residency programs anchored in safe, high-quality patient care. ### We offer A supportive, collaborative, and structured learning environment Protected administrative time exceeding ACGME minimums. Dedicated GME conference space, call rooms, workrooms, program offices, resident lounge, and lactation room. Dedicated funding for simulation, curricular resources, faculty development, and scholarly activity Competitive salary and benefits for residents and GME leadership A newly renovated outpatient location (5.6 miles from the hospital) to support continuity of care and academic activities. About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, LWRMC is a Joint Commission–accredited, award-winning acute care facility: Serving the region since 2004 Home to 750+ affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals Lakewood Ranch - “Live Where Others Vacation” Lakewood Ranch has been ranked the #1 multi-generational community in the U.S. since 2018. ### Its Waterside district features Exceptional A-rated schools Beautifully planned neighborhoods World-class golf, parks, trails, and wellness amenities Close proximity to renowned Gulf Coast beaches If you have interest in this opportunity please apply, or contact: Nathan Arnett Physician Recruiter Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com 949.285.4947 mobile (call/text) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | Manatee Memorial Hospital Wellington Regional Medical Center | Alan B. Miller Medical Center Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | www.uhs.com ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Lakewood Ranch, Florida[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-universalhealthservices.icims.com/jobs/6893/job/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Family Medicine Physician | Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/3ab3ef31b4b715a40382/) Lakewood Ranch, Florida ### [Family Medicine | Private Practice | Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/a6a5441cd487cbb17165/) Lakewood Ranch, Florida ### [OB/Gyn Physician | Sarasota, FL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/a0cee83913c3b16191aa/) Lakewood Ranch, Florida ### [Primary Care APRN | Family Medicine | Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/d4fcf8ac97cfadbc2575/) Lakewood Ranch, Florida ### [Asst Program Director - Admin](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/dcb34490e4ff1f599ef9/) BENTON, Arkansas ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Food Service Director - HUP - Penn Medicine](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aramark/jobs/7ffa1e3b6c132eee4e2f/) Aramark · Philadelphia, PA, US ### [Director Drug Development Program Management (Internal Medicine)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/regeneron-pharmaceuticals/jobs/71d868082f9a4f93ea6a/) Regeneron Pharmaceuticals · Warren ### [Lead Emergency Response Specialist – HSE, Lilly Medicine Foundry](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eli-lilly/jobs/59ac3f11c97e9ba04b2b/) Eli Lilly · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America ### [Program Management Director - Cyber](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/6f9c74215c8f5d604d56/) Lockheed Martin · Herndon, VA ### [Director, Design Program Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ebay/jobs/431b9883252134e32033/) eBay · San Jose, California OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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