Medical Director of Dermatology

Description

MaineHealth Medical Group and Maine Medical Center are seeking a full-time Medical Director of Dermatology to lead a well-established, collegial 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. This position will report to the Senior Medical Director of Medical Specialties, with a dotted line to the Chair of the Department of Medicine.

The Division of Dermatology provides comprehensive dermatologic care, 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.

Position Highlights

This leadership 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 package, including relocation assistance, CME reimbursement, and malpractice insurance
• Comprehensive benefits including Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement plans with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, and life/disability coverage

Qualifications

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership

The Medical Director of Dermatology shall provide academic leadership for the Division of Dermatology, including:

• 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (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

2. Clinical Leadership

The Medical Director shall provide clinical leadership for dermatology services, including:

• 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 Annual Implementation Plan and service-line goals

3. Administrative and Operational Leadership

The Medical Director shall provide administrative oversight for the Division of Dermatology, including:

• 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
• Performance review and periodic reassessment of responsibilities in collaboration with the Chair, Department of Medicine / Chief, Adult Medicine Service Line, and relevant administrative leadership

About Portland, Maine

Portland is a vibrant coastal city offering the best of urban sophistication and small-town charm. The region provides year-round outdoor recreation, miles of beautiful coastline, a renowned food scene, and an exceptional quality of life. Located just two hours north of Boston, Portland is consistently ranked among the top places in the U.S. to live and raise a family.

About MaineHealth

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system dedicated to its vision of "working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." The system includes nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and approximately 1,700 employed clinicians across the MaineHealth Medical Group. With more than 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth serves 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package designed to support the diverse professional and personal needs of its workforce.

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.

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