Division Chief of Dermatology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

CME

Malpractice insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/disability coverage

Job summary

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 mission of clinical excellence, education and research.

The Division Chief will shape the strategic direction of dermatology, reporting to the Senior Medical Director of Medical Specialties and the Chair of

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

• Academic Leadership: collaborate with GME/UGME leadership and department chairs to support 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 promotion.
• Collaboration with MaineHealth research leadership to support and mentor clinical, translational and health-services research relevant to dermatology.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational leadership

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Location: South Portland, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Physician/Physician Practices
Req #: 67915
Date Posted: Nov 4, 2026

MaineHealthisseeking a Medical Directorand Division Chiefof Dermatology to leadthedermatology program in Portland, Maine. This integrated leadership role provides academic, clinicalandadministrative oversight for dermatology services across the health system and supportsMaineHealth’stripartite mission of clinical excellence, educationandresearch.The Division Chief will play a key role in defining the strategic direction of dermatology atMaineHealth.This position willduallyreport to the Senior Medical Director of Medical Specialtiesandthe Chair of the Department of Medicine.

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

This leadership position offers:

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

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Fellowship trainedin Dermatology
• Board Certifiedin Dermatology
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience (division, section, program, or medical directorship)
• Excellent communication,collaborationandorganizational 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,residentsandfellows
• Oversight of dermatology teaching activities, including clinical teaching, didactic curricula, simulation-based education,electivesandmedical grand rounds
• Participation in initiatives to supportan optimalclinical learning environment, aligned with ACGME standards
• Promotion of faculty engagement inMaineHealth’sclinical, educationalandresearch missions, including recruitment, development,mentorshipandacademic advancement
• Collaboration withMaineHealthresearch leadership to support and mentor clinical, translationalandhealth-services research relevant to dermatology

Clinical LeadershipResponsibilities:

• 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, clinicalpathwaysandquality-improvement initiatives in dermatology
• Collaboration with Department of Medicine leadership, servicelinesandoperational partners to develop andmaintainclinical policies, practiceguidelinesandperformance-improvement initiatives
• Acceptance of accountability forobjectivesaligned withMaineHealth’sStrategic Planandserviceline goals

Administrative and Operational LeadershipResponsibilities:

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

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.

The annual base salary for this position is $500,000-$543,750.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

For questions, please contact Maggie McGauley, Executive Recruiter, at [emailprotected] .

Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides fourseasonrecreational 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.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America."MaineHealthconsists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home healthagenciesand more than 2,000 employed clinicians working together through theMaineHealthMedical Group. With approximately 24,000 care team members,MaineHealthprovides preventive care,diagnosisand treatment to1.1 million residentsin Maine and New Hampshire.MaineHealthoffers aTotal Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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