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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