Cardiac Care Unit; CCU Director

Overview

As part of the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s efforts to modernize the CCU, the Department of Medicine is actively recruiting a full-time faculty member to help continue to grow the CCU into a true CICU and work with our Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to manage our large and growing referral base of cardiogenic shock patients.

• Strategic and operational leadership of the CCU, including daily operations, high-quality patient care, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee staff, develop policies, and collaborate with physicians, APPs, and other departments to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, physicians, and other departments to resolve issues, enhance patient satisfaction, and maintain operational efficiency.

• MD/DO degree from a recognized accredited university (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligible for an unrestricted Maryland medical license.
• Board certified in internal medicine and board certified/board eligible in cardiovascular medicine.
• US fellowship training in critical care.
• Expertise in echocardiography, including TEE and stress echo; board certification in echocardiography from ACE highly beneficial.
• Expected faculty rank Assistant Professor or higher; salary range $223,754–$461,371.

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.

Qualified candidates should apply online at  When applying, please provide a CV and cover letter with the names and contact information of three references. Though not required, you are also invited to include a perspective statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and civility.

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 HR Diversity. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For additional questions after application, please email facultypostingsryland.edu.