Medical Director, Palliative Care Program

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health in Maryland seeks an experienced Medical Director of Palliative Care to lead and expand its well-established palliative care program serving Harford County and surrounding communities.

The role emphasizes leadership across outpatient and inpatient settings, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing program development to improve access, quality, and patient outcomes. Board certification and clinical expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Clinical expertise in managing complex, serious illness.

Responsibilities

• Growing and shaping outpatient palliative care services.
• Enhancing access and continuity for patients across care settings.
• Strengthening program quality, visibility, and impact.
• Supporting team development and clinical excellence.
• Collaborative network involvement across the UM Palliative Care Network.

Skills

Board certification in Hospice and Pal

Clinical expertise in managing complex

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Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life. Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS)

is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.

Named one of “Best Places to Live in Maryland”, the Bel Air community boasts a diverse population, excellent schools, low crime rate, great neighborhoods, recreational options, shopping and dining. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to numerous cultural and professional sporting offerings in major metro areas (Philadelphia, Baltimore, and D.C.). With close proximity to the ocean to the east, and the mountains to the west, Harford County offers an abundance of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, golfing, sailing, fishing, water activities, camping, and more!

Be part of a rich tradition of Medicine while shaping the future of care delivery.

UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity.

Medical Director, Palliative Care

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health – Harford County, Maryland

Lead with purpose. Transform care. Build the future of palliative medicine.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Director of Palliative Care to lead and expand our well-established, highly respected palliative care program serving Harford County and surrounding communities.

About The Opportunity

• Well-supported and highly utilized across both acute care and outpatient settings
• Staffed by a collaborative interdisciplinary team including advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, and pain and palliative pharmacist.
• Actively integrated into care pathways for patients with serious and life-limiting illness

As Medical Director, you will play a key leadership role in:

• Growing and shaping our outpatient palliative care services
• Enhancing access and continuity for patients across care settings
• Strengthening program quality, visibility, and impact
• Supporting team development and clinical excellence

Collaborative Network

You will be part of the University of Maryland Palliative Care Network, a dynamic and supportive system-wide community dedicated to:

• Clinical collaboration and best practice sharing
• Professional development and mentorship
• Program innovation and growth across the continuum of care

What You’ll Bring

• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Clinical expertise in managing complex, serious illness