Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Director (3-309-1300)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 225,865 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous leave package

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is seeking a full-time faculty member for the role of Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Director. This position involves leading strategic and operational initiatives, managing daily operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The expected salary range is between $225,865 and $500,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a generous leave package, health insurance, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. Ideal candidates will hold an MD/DO degree and be board certified in cardiovascular medicine.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Maryland medical license.
• Board certified or board eligible in cardiovascular medicine.
• Strong expertise in echocardiography, including TEE and stress echo.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the Cardiac Care Unit.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Echocardiography

Critical care expertise

Board certified in cardiovascular medicine

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship training in critical care

Job 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. The role involves overseeing staff, developing policies, and collaborating with physicians, APPs and other departments to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

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

The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is $225,865 (minimum) and $500,000 (maximum). 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 and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors 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.

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 or board eligible in cardiovascular medicine. The candidate should have US fellowship training in critical care, and expertise in echocardiography—including TEE and stress echo—ideally with board certification in echocardiography from ACE.

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 [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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