Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HPB)/ General Surgeon

Job description

Job Requirements
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.
The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) , a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a full-time BC/BE Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HPB)/General Surgeon to join our surgical team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, high-quality surgical care for patients with benign and malignant diseases of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, and will contribute to the growth of a multidisciplinary HPB program as well as participate in the general surgery call requirements.
Job Specifics:
• Position will be primarily based at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, MD.
• Join and partner with established HPB surgeon
• Ideal work environment, manageable call rotation shared among 7 providers, fostering a healthy work/life balance!
• Access to Davinci Robot, minimally invasive equipment and convenient hospital affiliated surgery center
• Excellent hospital administration support with office support staff and APP’s ensuring a smooth and efficient work environment.
• Multi-disciplinary cancer program with tertiary level support, consultants and trial opportunities

Key Responsibilities
• Perform complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical procedures, including hepatectomies, pancreaticoduodenectomies (Whipple procedures), distal pancreatectomies, biliary reconstructions, and management of hepatic/biliary malignancies
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards (oncology, radiology, pathology, gastroenterology) to develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide on-call coverage for emergent HPB and general surgery
• Collaborate with interventional radiology, medical oncology, and GI teams on complex case management
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality conferences, and departmental meetings

Work Experience
Required Qualifications
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency
• Completion of a fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, or Abdominal Transplant Surgery with significant HPB experience Board certification (or eligibility) in General Surgery; additional certification in Complex General Surgical Oncology is a plus
• Active or eligible for state medical license DEA registration BLS/ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with minimally invasive/robotic HPB surgery Experience
• Experience building or growing an HPB surgical program

Skills and Attributes
• Excellent technical surgical skills with attention to complex anatomy and high-acuity cases
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making under pressure
• Effective communicator with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential

Benefits
UMMS Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, potential quality bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement plan)
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus (if applicable)
• CME allowance and paid professional dues/licensure/Malpractice/liability coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan- 403(b) with employer match, plus eligibility for 457(b) plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Located in Towson, MD, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC) is a 218-bed Catholic hospital with more than 700 physicians on the medical staff. Its numerous areas of specialization include cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, and comprehensive surgical services. University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star, Leapfrog Grade ‘A’ hospital and ranked the #1 community hospital in Maryland by U.S. News and World Report.
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a “top employer” by Baltimore magazine.