Palliative Care Physician

PALLIATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN (3-309-1312) The University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking an academic palliative medicine physician for our expanding program. Clinical duties will include inpatient activities and the development of an outpatient program. Protected time for teaching and research is offered. Division Overview The Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine resides in the Department of Medicine and is comprised of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, chaplain, social worker, program support and a business administrator. Team members serve as expert palliative consultants to UMMC’s multi‑disciplinary service teams, providing support to patients and families. Responsibilities Provide inpatient palliative medicine consults across the hospital. Develop and lead an outpatient palliative medicine program. Participate in teaching and mentoring residents and fellows. Engage in research and quality improvement projects related to palliative care. Collaborate with medical and surgical intensive care units, shock trauma centers, and other hospital leadership to integrate palliative care into patient management. Qualifications Medical degree from an accredited domestic university (or foreign equivalent). Active medical license in the State of Maryland. Board certification or eligibility in Palliative Medicine. Strong foundation in internal medicine, teaching, research or quality improvement experience preferred. Rank expected to be Assistant Professor or higher, with rank, tenure status and salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits Competitive salary range for Assistant Professors: $191,542 to $267,823 (base pay, with additional compensation possible). Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Generous leave policy: at least 4 weeks of vacation, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited sick time accrual. Professional development opportunities, tuition remission for employees and dependents, and structured learning programs. Application Process Submit a cover letter, current CV, brief statement of clinical/research interests, and names of four references through the online application system. Including a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility is optional. Application Link Equal Opportunity The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. Disability Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability during any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Contact For additional questions after application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr