Division Chief of Dermatology

About the role

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Director and Division Chief of Dermatology to lead the dermatology program in Portland, Maine. This integrated leadership role provides academic, clinical and administrative oversight for dermatology services across the health system and supports MaineHealth's tripartite mission of clinical excellence, education and research. The Division Chief will play a key role in defining the strategic direction of dermatology at MaineHealth. This position will dually report to the Senior Medical Director of Medical Specialties and the Chair of the Department of Medicine.

The Division of Dermatology provides comprehensive dermatologic care for patients across the state of Maine and northern New England, including general and complex medical dermatology, procedural dermatology, dermatologic surgery, inpatient and consultative dermatology services and collaborative care with oncology, rheumatology, primary care and other specialties.

What this position offers

• Teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents and fellows, as applicable, through the Maine Medical Center–Tufts University School of Medicine educational programs
• Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• A team-based, collaborative care model within an integrated academic health system
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including relocation assistance, paid time off, CME, malpractice insurance, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage and more

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Fellowship trained in Dermatology
• Board Certified in Dermatology
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience (division, section, program, or medical directorship)
• Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational leadership skills

Academic leadership responsibilities

• Collaboration with Graduate Medical Education and Undergraduate Medical Education leadership and Department Chairs to support all aspects of dermatology education for medical students, residents and fellows
• Oversight of dermatology teaching activities, including clinical teaching, didactic curricula, simulation-based education, electives and medical grand rounds
• Participation in initiatives to support an optimal clinical learning environment, aligned with ACGME standards
• Promotion of faculty engagement in MaineHealth's clinical, educational and research missions, including recruitment, development, mentorship and academic advancement
• Collaboration with MaineHealth research leadership to support and mentor clinical, translational and health-services research relevant to dermatology

Clinical leadership responsibilities

• Oversight and advancement of high-quality, patient-centered dermatologic care across ambulatory and inpatient settings
• Leadership in the development and implementation of innovative care models, clinical pathways and quality-improvement initiatives in dermatology
• Collaboration with Department of Medicine leadership, service lines and operational partners to develop and maintain clinical policies, practice guidelines and performance-improvement initiatives
• Acceptance of accountability for objectives aligned with MaineHealth's Strategic Plan and service line goals

Administrative and operational leadership responsibilities

• Participation in ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) and focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) processes
• Leadership in faculty and advanced practice provider recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development and retention
• Support for division members' participation in regional and national professional societies, leadership development programs and academic promotion
• Attendance and participation in meetings and workgroups necessary to fulfill academic, clinical and administrative responsibilities

Pay

The annual base salary for this position is $500,000-$543,750. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

About the location

Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. Portland is consistently voted one of the top spots in America to raise a family.