Description

Job Description

As part of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's efforts to modernize the CCU, the Department of Medicine is actively recruiting a full-time faculty member to help continue to grow the CCU into a true CICU and work with our Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to manage our large and growing referral base of cardiogenic shock patients.

The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Director at University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the CCU which includes managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing staff, developing policies, and collaborating with physicians, APPs and other departments to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This leadership role often involves collaborating with various areas such as nursing staff, physicians, and other departments to coordinate care, resolve issues, and enhance patient satisfaction.

Expected faculty rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is $225,865 (min) and $500,000 (max). The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.



Qualifications

This position requires an MD/DO degree from a recognized accredited university (or foreign equivalent) and candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Maryland medical license, be board certified in internal medicine and board certified/board eligible in cardiovascular medicine. The individual we seek will have US fellowship training in critical care. Expertise in echocardiography, including TEE and stress echo, including board certification in echocardiography from ACE would be highly beneficial.

When applying, please provide a CV and cover letter with the names and contact information When applying, please provide a CV and cover letter with the names and contact information of three references. Though not required, you are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. 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 employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions after application, please email facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu