About the position
Job Description
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (3-309-1329) – The University of
Maryland School of Medicine is seeking an academic palliative medicine physician to join our expanding interdisciplinary program.
Our palliative medicine program is undergoing significant clinical expansion across the continuum of serious illness care. Faculty have opportunities to participate in the continued development of inpatient consultation, ambulatory palliative care, and hospital-based GIP hospice services. We welcome candidates with different career interests and will work with the successful applicant to create an individualized role that draws on their clinical, educational, scholarly, and leadership strengths.
The Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine resides in the
Department of Medicine and is comprised of a team of 5.5 MDs, an
NP, an RN manager, dedicated Clinical Pharmacist, Chaplain, and
Social Worker, in addition to full-time Program Support and a
Business Administrator. The members of the team serve as expert palliative consultants to the UMMC’s multi-disciplinary service teams, adding an extra layer of support to patients and their families.
Please see our website for additional information:
Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine |
University of Maryland School of Medicine (umaryland.edu)
Strengths of program, as validated by independent consultants are:
Staff: Multidisciplinary and highly motivated staff
Supported by: Physician directors of our Medical and Surgical ICUs;
Shock Trauma Center Director; Hospital Chief Medical Officer and
Nursing leadership; Chairs of Internal and Family Medicine.
Quality: Routine collection of operational data; project integration with Medical ICU
Research: Strong foundation and support exists for grant funding to further interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine research.
Expected faculty rank for all positions is at the rank of Assistant
Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is $191,542
(min) and $267,823 (max). The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of
Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.
Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;
professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of
Maryland school. You are also invited to view the
Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, a brief statement regarding their clinical/research interests and the names of 4 references. Though not required, you are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion and civility.
Responsibilities
The position offers considerable flexibility to develop a clinical portfolio aligned with the candidate’s interests and expertise.
Opportunities include inpatient palliative medicine consultation, ambulatory palliative care, and medical leadership of our growing
General Inpatient (GIP) hospice program, with the opportunity to serve as GIP Hospice Medical Director. The successful candidate may focus primarily in one area or develop a blended role across these clinical settings. Protected time for teaching, quality improvement, program development, and research is available.
The appointee ordinarily shall have had successful experience in teaching and research, scholarship, or creative performance, and, when appropriate to the mission of the institution, be competent to offer graduate instruction and direct graduate research. There shall also be evidence of relevant and effective service to the institution, the community, and the profession.
Qualifications
This position requires a medical degree from a recognized accredited domestic university (or foreign equivalent) and all candidates must meet the requirements to obtain a medical license in the State of Maryland. Successful candidates will be board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine. A strong foundation in internal medicine, teaching and research or quality improvement experience is preferred.
About Us
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.
Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of
Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the
University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package
About the Team
The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.
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