Associate Medical Director, Palliative Care

About the role

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. The Associate Medical Director will 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. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” It consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and/or ambulatory palliative care services.
• Partner closely with practice and physician leadership to support strategic growth, clinical excellence, quality improvement, provider development, and program innovation.
• Utilize protected administrative time for leadership development, program initiatives, recruitment, and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in physician recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and provider development initiatives.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary: $268,975.
• Total compensation may include recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives (based on eligibility).
• Comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, and career growth opportunities.
• Total Rewards package includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, plus programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of the workforce.