Palliative Care Physician
Company: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
PALLIATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN(3-309-1312) – The University of
Maryland School of Medicine is seeking an academic palliative
medicine physician for our expanding program. Clinical duties will
include both inpatient activities as well as development of an
outpatient program. Protected time for teaching and research is
offered. The Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative
Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine resides
in the Department of Medicine and is comprised of a team of 5.5
MDs, an NP, an RN manager, dedicated Clinical Pharmacist, Chaplain,
and Social Worker, in addition to full-time Program Support and a
Business Administrator. The members of the team serve as expert
palliative consultants to the UMMC’s multi-disciplinary service
teams, adding an extra layer of support to patients and their
families. Please see our website for additional information:
Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine |
University of Maryland School of Medicine (umaryland.edu) Strengths
of program, as validated by independent consultants are: Staff:
Multidisciplinary and highly motivated staff Supported by:
Physician directors of our Medical and Surgical ICUs; Shock Trauma
Center Director; Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Nursing
leadership; Chairs of Internal and Family Medicine. Quality:
Routine collection of operational data; project integration with
Medical ICU Research: Strong foundation and support exists for
grant funding to further interdisciplinary Palliative Medicine
research. Expected faculty rank for all positions is at the rank of
Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status
and salary will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and
experience. The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is
$191,542 (min) and $267,823 (max). 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. For more information, please
contact the hiring department. The referenced salary range
represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and
is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good
faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be
eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual
compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will
ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the
successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work
experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training
and other factors, as 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. You are
also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for
full-time faculty members. This position requires a medical degree
from a recognized accredited domestic university (or foreign
equivalent) and all candidates must meet the requirements to obtain
a medical license in the State of Maryland. Successful candidates
will be board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine. A strong
foundation in internal medicine, teaching and research or quality
improvement experience is preferred. Qualified candidates should
submit a cover letter, current CV, a brief statement regarding
their clinical/research interests and the names of 4 references
using the following link:
https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=2600003Y&lang=en
Though not required, you are also invited to include a perspective
statement on equity, diversity, inclusion and civility. UMB has
been ranked multiple times in ‘Forbes’ America’s Best Large
Employers Survey (most recently in 2025) and has also been honored
as a Best Employer for Diversity in 2022, 2023 and 2024, also by
Forbes. The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore was
ranked as one of the Best Hospitals in both the State of Maryland
and the Baltimore Metro Area by the U.S. News & World Report in
2023. 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
HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries
concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded
to from this email address. We value diversity and how it enriches
our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating
an inclusive environment that supports all employees. For
additional questions after application, please email
facultypostings@som.umaryland.edu
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