Chair of Department of Medicine

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system known for empowering its 97,000+ associates to reimagine healthcare together. It's recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, financial security, retirement plans, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.
• Well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling, peer support, spiritual care, stress management resources, and family support.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.

Job Location

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P).

Role Overview

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a motivated physician to shape the future of a well-respected Department of Medicine. This role offers an approximate 25% administrative component, allowing for a perfect balance of clinical practice and strategic oversight within a robust health system network.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Subspecialty Division Chiefs: Ensure operational excellence, optimal staffing levels, and seamless delivery of care across all major divisions and the residency program.
• Drive Strategic Recruitment and Retention: Build a highly stable, world-class clinical team through strategic initiatives.
• Align Departmental Operations: Align departmental operations with overarching organizational policies, capital budgets, and strategic goals.
• Maintain Clinical Performance: Monitor and enhance clinical performance, promote best practices, and introduce new medical technologies.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

About the Facility

A 251-bed teaching hospital with Trauma designation: Level III, serving a population of approximately 738,000. Integrated referral network. Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture: Long-term practice stability, national network with local autonomy, mission-centered care rooted in service.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required Credential(s): Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Additional Preferences

• Prior Experience: As a Chair.