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 creates 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
• Conducts 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 participates 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.

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.

About University of Maryland Medical Center, Department of Medicine

The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) is a joint program of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical System. In 2008, UMGCC was named a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center, one of only 64 such centers in the country. UMGCCC is also ranked among the nation's 50 top cancer centers by U.S. News and World Report. Within the School of Medicine and the other UMB schools, UMGCCC serves as the umbrella for all cancer-related activities on campus. Cancer Center members have academic appointments in various clinical and basic science departments of the School of Medicine and the schools of pharmacy, dentistry, social work, and nursing. Activities of the Cancer Center include basic and translational cancer research, student and house officer teaching, and a strong focus on new therapies in both an inpatient 46-bed unit and outpatient setting. The bone marrow transplant unit, on the 9th floor of the Gudelsky Tower, comprises 16 private rooms along with nursing and staff support space. In addition to full-time attending services on medical oncology and hematology, Cancer Ce...nter members participate in multidisciplinary clinical programs centered around specific cancers (e.g., breast, thoracic, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck, gastroenterologic and hematologic malignancies) with specialists from surgical and radiation oncology to provide integrated care for the cancer patient. The UMGCCC has substantial NIH funding. The center is a strong participant in new drug development and trials, and is a member of several national cooperative groups. UMGCCC has a historic and sustained track record of clinical trials in human cancer. In FY 2008, 1,030 patients were accrued to clinical trials across UMGCCC and its affiliates. African Americans represent more than 40 percent of our patients, and nearly half of them take part in clinical trials at our Cancer Center. The Cancer Center has also established strong translational research programs in experimental therapeutics, hormone responsive cancers, molecular biology and genetics, viral oncology, tumor immunology, and cancer prevention and control. Cancer Center members have a strong commitment to intra- and inter-institutional cooperative cancer research.

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