Palliative Care Physician

Palliative Medicine Physician

Our organization is on the lookout for an academic palliative medicine physician to join our growing program. The role encompasses both inpatient responsibilities and the establishment of an outpatient service. We provide dedicated time for teaching and research activities.

The Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Medicine operates within the Department of Medicine and consists of a collaborative team, including 5.5 MDs, a Nurse Practitioner, a Nurse Manager, a Clinical Pharmacist, a Chaplain, and a Social Worker, along with full-time Program Support and a Business Administrator. This team acts as expert palliative consultants for multidisciplinary service teams, enhancing support for patients and their families.

Program Strengths

Independent consultants have validated the following strengths of our program:

• Staff: A multidisciplinary and highly motivated team.
• Support: Backed by physician directors from our Medical and Surgical ICUs, the Shock Trauma Center Director, the Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Nursing leadership, and Chairs of Internal and Family Medicine.
• Quality: Regular collection of operational data and integration of projects with the Medical ICU.
• Research: A robust foundation exists for grant funding to advance interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine research.

The anticipated faculty rank for this position is at the level of Assistant Professor or higher. However, the final rank, tenure status, and salary will be aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Compensation

The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is between $191,542 (minimum) and $267,823 (maximum). This range reflects base pay based on faculty rank and years of service. It does not encompass all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or earnings from participation in variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation for the selected candidate may differ from the stated salary range. For further details, please refer to the hiring department.

This salary range represents the minimum and maximum for this role, based on our organization’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the salary range. The final compensation offered will depend on various factors, including the candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, and education/training, as reasonably determined by our organization.

Benefits and Opportunities

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that emphasizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional growth. This position includes participation in a retirement program effective on the date of hire. Faculty members enjoy a generous leave policy, which includes over four weeks of vacation accrued annually, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited sick time accrual, and extensive health insurance options. Additional benefits include professional development programs and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any institution within the University System of Maryland.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a medical degree from an accredited domestic university or its foreign equivalent and must meet the criteria to obtain a medical license in the State of Maryland. Successful candidates will be board certified or eligible in Palliative Medicine. A solid background in internal medicine, along with experience in teaching, research, or quality improvement, is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV, a brief statement outlining their clinical and research interests, and the names of four references. While not mandatory, candidates are encouraged to include a statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

Commitment to Diversity

Our organization has been recognized multiple times in ‘Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers Survey and has received accolades as a Best Employer for Diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability during any part of the employment process, please submit an online request. Only inquiries regarding requests for reasonable accommodations will receive a response from this email address.

For any additional questions after submitting your application, please refer to the appropriate contact channels.