Chair of Department of Medicine

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility Name: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time
Base salary: $304,835 – $384,836 per year

Annual performance bonus

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for Primary Care and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a motivated physician to shape the future of a well-respected Department of Medicine. This role offers an approximate 25% administrative component, allowing for a perfect balance of clinical practice and strategic oversight within a robust health system network.

• Partner closely with subspecialty Division Chiefs to ensure operational excellence, optimal staffing levels, and seamless delivery of care across all major divisions and the residency program.
• Drive strategic recruitment and retention initiatives across the Department of Medicine and its 14 clinical subspecialties to build a highly stable, world-class clinical team.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the C-suite and hospital administration to align departmental operations with overarching organizational policies, capital budgets, and strategic goals.
• Monitor and enhance clinical performance, promote progressive and evidence-based best practices, and introduce new medical technologies to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Gastroenterology fellowship highly preferred; candidates with other subspecialty training or a strong general internal medicine background are welcome to apply
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility

• 251 - bed teaching hospital
• Trauma designation: Level III
• Serving a population of approximately 738,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Prior experience as a Chair

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