Dermatology Division Chief & Medical Director

MaineHealth; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 500,000 - 544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

MaineHealth invites applications for a Medical Director and Division Chief of Dermatology to lead the dermatology program in Portland, Maine. This integrated leadership role combines academic, clinical and administrative oversight across the health system to advance dermatology services.

The Division Chief will shape strategic direction, support education and research, and report to senior medical leadership.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Fellowship trained in Dermatology

Board Certified in Dermatology

Job description

MaineHealth invites applications for a Medical Director and Division Chief of Dermatology to lead the dermatology program in Portland, Maine. This integrated leadership role combines academic, clinical and administrative oversight across the health system to advance dermatology services.

The Division Chief will shape strategic direction, support education and research, and report to senior medical leadership.