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Job description
Associate Medical Director, Palliative Care
Location: Scarborough, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Physician/Physician Practices
Req #: 88283
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2026
This position offers:
A unique opportunity for a physician leader to partner with the Senior Medical Director and operational leadership team to help shape the future of specialty palliative care across MaineHealth while maintaining an active clinical practice.
The Associate Medical Director will provide inpatient and\or ambulatory palliative care services and partner closely with practice and physician leadership to support strategic growth, clinical excellence, quality improvement, provider development, and program innovation.
Protected administrative time is provided to support Associate Medical Director responsibilities, including leadership development, program initiatives, recruitment, and quality improvement activities.
Participate in physician recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and provider development initiatives.
Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, the MHMG Palliative Care Practice is poised to meet the growing demand for high-quality specialty palliative care services across MaineHealth.
Qualifications:
MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Interest and enthusiasm for medical leadership, quality improvement, and program development.
Previous leadership experience is welcomed but not required.
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $268,975.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.
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Worksite address
scarborough, ME, 04074, US
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