Medical Director

Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidatesMedical Director & Chief, Division of Geriatric MedicineSuzi Osher Endowed Chair of Geriatrics, Maine Medical CenterThe Medical Director and Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine will serve as a strategic and operational leader, partnering with practice administrators to ensure excellence in clinical care, patient safety, provider and staff satisfaction, and resource efficiency. This role aligns clinical and administrative efforts with the mission, vision, and strategic goals of MaineHealth, while fostering a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement across inpatient and outpatient settings in the Southern Region of MaineHealth and across the health system. This position also provides some flexibility dependent on applicant interest: primary care in nursing home and assisted living, inpatient/outpatient geriatrics assessment or consultation, innovation in clinical care models, and teaching.Essential Functions:Clinical Operations & OversightLead clinical operations across practices and outreach sites in conjunction with division leadership (Program Director Geriatrics Fellowship, Managing APP, and Section leads for Inpatient Geriatrics, Research/Quality, Nursing Home & Ambulatory Senior Care Consults)Collaborate on budget planning, patient visit workflows, call schedules, and EPIC integrationEnsure compliance with clinical protocols and documentation standards including professional practice evaluation for all providersProvider SupervisionDirectly manage physicians and advanced practice professionalsPromote career development for providersOversee recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, peer review, and annual evaluationsPromote professionalism, patient experience, and productivityQuality & SafetyChampion quality improvement initiatives and safety programsAddress patient complaints in collaboration with Risk ManagementStrategic Planning & OutreachPartner with MaineHealth Medical Group to expand services and develop recruitment strategiesAdvocate for clinician needs and organizational commitmentsEducation & Leadership DevelopmentSupport education for care teams, learners, and new providersDevelop Associate Medical Directors into effective leadersAcademic Leadership Responsibilities:Coordinate Geriatric Medicine grand rounds and contribute to Department of Medicine grand roundsCollaborate with graduate and undergraduate medical education leadersPromote the division’s role in clinical care, education, and researchSupport division members to pursue academic appointment with Tufts School of MedicineCo-lead the Geriatrics Specialty CouncilMentor and support research initiatives in partnership with MMC’s research leadershipClinical Leadership Responsibilities:Provide discipline-specific expertise to improve care modelsAssist in developing clinical policies and performance improvement strategiesAlign objectives with Maine Health Balanced Scorecard and MMC Adult Medicine Service Line goalsAdministrative Management:Participate in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE)Support faculty development and professional society engagementAttend relevant meetings and workgroupsOversee clinical programs including inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care servicesProvide input on capital budgeting and strategic planningRequired Skills & Attributes:Exceptional communication and listening skillsDecisive leadership with data-informed decision-makingSkilled in conflict resolution and team facilitationTransparent, open-minded, and professionally groundedCommitted to personal growth and modeling compassionate careEducation & Experience:MD/DO degree requiredRank of Associate Professor or ProfessorMinimum 7–10 years of clinical practiceMinimum 5 years in medical leadershipReports To: Chair of Medicine & Senior Medical Director Primary Care Southern RegionCollaborates With: Chair of Family Medicine, Chief Medical Officer of Maine Medical Center, Administrative Director for Geriatrics, Primary Care, Adult Medicine Service Line, Healthy Aging, Palliative Care, Geriatric Psychiatry and Post-Acute Care LeadershipTo learn more and apply, please visit https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/16850177-medical-director-and-chief-division-of-geriatric-medicine or email Maggie.McGauley@mainehealth.orgAbout MaineHealth:MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system dedicated to its vision: "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our system includes nine local health networks, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and the MaineHealth Medical Group – comprising 1,700 employed clinicians. With a team of approximately 22,000 care professionals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at mainehealth.orgAt MaineHealth, we offer benefits designed to support your needs today while providing flexibility for the future. Our comprehensive packages include:Competitive health and dental insurancePaid parental leaveA robust retirement programGenerous paid time offAnd much moreA career at MaineHealth means working alongside compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and genuine care – both inside our organization and beyond. Here, your skills will be valued, your contributions will make a difference, and your career will thrive.MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.