Associate Medical Director, Hematologist Oncologist

Description

The MaineHealth Cancer Care (MHCC) is seeking a dynamic and change-oriented hematologist-oncologist to serve as Associate Medical Director (0.2 FTE) for our regional cancer centers based in Damariscotta (MaineHealth Cancer Care - Damariscotta), Belfast (MaineHealth Cancer Care- Belfast), and Rockport (MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Cancer Care). The clinical practice (0.8 FTE) will be based primarily at Pen Bay Hospital Cancer Care and Waldo Hospital MaineHealth Cancer Care- Belfast.

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on meaningful clinical leadership while practicing in one of the most beautiful coastal regions in the United States. You will be at the helm of a growing and collegial team at a time of transformation, including the planned development of a new state-of-the-art cancer center in Rockport, ME.

About the Leadership Role

As Associate Medical Director, you will:

• Provide regional clinical leadership across three community cancer programs.
• Oversee and support a team of 5 budgeted physicians and 5 APPs in collaboration with operational leadership.
• Work closely with specialists in Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care, Surgical Oncology, and other disciplines to advance integrated, team-based care.
• Guide initiatives in quality improvement, safety, productivity, and clinical engagement.
• Lead efforts to maintain and elevate quality accreditations, including ASCO QOPI, Commission on Cancer (CoC), NAPBC, and other relevant standards.
• Serve as a liaison to the Senior Medical Director and Chief of Oncology Service Line at MHCCN.
• Play a pivotal role in guiding the design and transition into the new Rockport Cancer Center, shaping care delivery for years to come.

About the Clinical Practice

You will join an experienced, compassionate team providing general hematology and oncology care, supported by:

• A Growing & Collaborative Team: Integrated, full-service infusion centers, nurse navigators, oncology pharmacists, social workers, and palliative care.
• Tertiary Support: Seamless collaboration with tertiary-level subspecialty oncology at Maine Medical Center and across MHCC.
• Academics and Research: Access to clinical trials through the NCI's Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). Academic engagement through a faculty position with Tufts University School of Medicine and participation in the MaineHealth Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program.
• Innovation: Use of EPIC with BEACON, embedded with CancerLinQ, eSyM, Abridge ambient documentation, and other innovative digital tools.
• Flexibility & Balance: Patients mix can be tailored to allow for a hybrid general hematology oncology and subspecialty practice.
• Competitive Call Schedule: Phone-based call shared with Pen Bay Medical Center and Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, ME (approximately 1 week every 6 weeks). First calls taken by the NPs.
• Generous Compensation & Benefits: Market-competitive salary with base pay plus production and value-based incentives, along with a location-based stipend. Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice, medical/dental/vision, 403b with match, and more!

Why MidCoast Maine?

• Rockport & Belfast offer breathtaking coastlines, mountain trails, vibrant local arts scenes, and charming downtowns.
• Ideal for families, with excellent public schools, low crime, and year-round outdoor activities.
• Easy access to Portland, Boston, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with completion of fellowship in hematology-oncology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership capabilities; prior leadership experience preferred.

Join Us. Shape the Future.
If you are looking to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact in an integrated community-academic network, we invite you to explore this opportunity.