Maine Medical Center

Associate Medical Director, Palliative Care

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
  • Strong dedication to patient care and team collaboration.
  • Interest in leadership and quality improvement.
  • Previous leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Senior Medical Director to shape palliative care practices.
  • Provide both inpatient and outpatient palliative care services.
  • Lead initiatives for strategic growth and quality improvement.
  • Engage in recruitment and mentorship of new physicians.
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to address demand for palliative care.

Benefits

  • Protected administrative time for leadership responsibilities.
  • Opportunities for participation in program innovation.
  • Mentorship and provider development initiatives.
  • Recognition programs to honor contributions.
  • Career growth opportunities within MaineHealth.
Full Job Description
Description

The Palliative Care Practice of MaineHealth Medical Group (MHMG) is seeking an experienced palliative care physician to join our growing interdisciplinary team in a blended clinical and leadership role as Associate Medical Director of Palliative Care. This unique opportunity is ideal for a physician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient- and family-centered care while expanding their leadership impact through program development, quality improvement, recruitment, mentorship, and strategic growth initiatives.

This position offers:

  • A unique opportunity for a physician leader to partner with the Senior Medical Director and operational leadership team to help shape the future of specialty palliative care across MaineHealth while maintaining an active clinical practice.
  • The Associate Medical Director will provide inpatient and\or ambulatory palliative care services and partner closely with practice and physician leadership to support strategic growth, clinical excellence, quality improvement, provider development, and program innovation.
  • Protected administrative time is provided to support Associate Medical Director responsibilities, including leadership development, program initiatives, recruitment, and quality improvement activities.
  • Participate in physician recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and provider development initiatives.
  • Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, the MHMG Palliative Care Practice is poised to meet the growing demand for high-quality specialty palliative care services across MaineHealth.


Qualifications:

  • MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Interest and enthusiasm for medical leadership, quality improvement, and program development.
  • Previous leadership experience is welcomed but not required.


At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.

The annual base salary for this position is $265,000.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.

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About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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Size
8,000 employees
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Founded
1951

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