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.

The Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Director at University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the CCU which includes managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing staff, developing policies, and collaborating with physicians, APPs and other departments to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This leadership role often involves coordinating care, resolving issues, and enhancing patient satisfaction.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the CCU, including managing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Oversee staff, develop policies, and collaborate with physicians, APPs, and other departments to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, physicians, and other departments to deliver coordinated care and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Lead and participate in initiatives to modernize the CCU and integrate cardiogenic shock management across the team.

• MD/DO degree from an accredited university (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Maryland medical license.
• Board certification in internal medicine and board certification or board eligibility in cardiovascular medicine.
• US fellowship training in critical care.
• Expertise in echocardiography, including TEE and stress echo; board certification in echocardiography from ACE would be highly beneficial.

The expected faculty rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. The salary range for Assistant Professors is $223,754 (min) to $461,371 (max). This salary range reflects base pay and is influenced by faculty rank and years in rank. Actual compensation may vary based on several factors including geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

For more information, contact the hiring department.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program selected ulty receive a generous leave package, including over 4 weeks of vacation per year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited sick time, health insurance, professional learning and development programs, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

You are invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.

This position requires an MD/DO degree from a recognized accredited university and candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Maryland medical license, be board certified in internal medicine and board certified/board eligible in cardiovascular medicine. The individual sought will have US fellowship training in critical care. Acute care skills in echocardiography, including TEE and stress echo, are valued.

Qualified candidates should apply online at the following link: text removed for formatting.

When applying, please provide a CV and cover letter with the names and contact information of three references. You may 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 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 a 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