Medical Director of University of Maryland St. Joseph Cancer Institute (3-309-1220) - MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society

The Department of Medicine of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC), located in Baltimore, MD are recruiting for a full-time Medical Director of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Cancer Institute, located in Towson, MD.

Administrative duties and responsibilities of the Medical Director role will include, but not limited to the following:

• In conjunction with the leadership team develops, evaluates and implements clinical programs that create competitive and clinically appropriate patient access.
• Represents oncology service line to the community, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to ensure seamless access to services, robust patient education and innovative screening programs.
• Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Ensure delivery of care and services meet regulatory, practice and accreditation standards.
• Provide medical expertise in matters involving capital/strategic planning, space modifications, infection control, policies and procedures, safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Identifies and promotes areas to improve patient safety, corrects inappropriate and/or inadequate medical care and takes overall ownership to resolve conflicting patient care decision making.
• In collaboration with Oncology Practice Leadership and UM SJMC Leadership teams, develop annual clinical operational goals and interventions in alignment with Oncology Clinical Service Line roadmap.
• Attend UM Cancer Network Clinical and Research group meetings and ensure material is matriculated to onsite teams for evaluation, development and implementation in accord with institutional research processes.
• Conduct physician peer review activities as requested by medical staff office.
• Assist in the development and training of formal continuing medical education of onsite providers.
• Support marketing and program development outreach efforts and actively participate in community activities.
• Other UM Cancer Network Affiliation duties as assigned.

The Cancer Institute at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center provides expert, advanced, comprehensive treatment with a full range of specialists, including medical and surgical oncologists, specialized nurses and clinical staff, and more. In addition, the program has access to world-class technology and a regional team of cancer specialists as part of our affiliation with the renowned University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and must be board certified or board-eligible by the ABIM in Internal Medicine and hematology and/or medical oncology and be eligible for a medical license in Maryland. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher; however, rank and tenure status is dependent on selected candidate’s qualifications.

Qualified candidates should apply online at the following link: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400012N&lang=en. When applying, please submit a CV and names of four references. Though not required, you are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions regarding any other issues ( after application at the link in the job description), please email facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu and cite specific position number of interest in your correspondence.