Description
Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is seeking an accomplished Board Certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physician to serve as the Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic clinical leader, educator, and collaborator to guide a well-established multidisciplinary program while advancing high-quality patient care, physician engagement, and academic collaboration across one of New England's premier integrated health systems.
The Chief will report to the Chair of Medicine and work closely with hospital and system leadership to continue expanding clinical excellence in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of clinical leadership, quality improvement, and physician mentorship, along with a passion for innovation and patient-centered care.
About the Division
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including:
- Pulmonary consultation and specialty care
- Critical care services in a multidisciplinary ICU
- Comprehensive Sleep Medicine program with in-lab and home sleep testing
- Advanced pulmonary diagnostics
- Lung cancer screening and pulmonary procedures
- Multidisciplinary care for COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and other complex respiratory disorders
The division collaborates closely with specialists throughout Mass General Brigham, providing patients with seamless access to tertiary and quaternary care when needed while maintaining exceptional care close to home. Salem Hospital's pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine physicians provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and sleep services across the North Shore community.
Opportunity Highlights
As Chief, you will:
- Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
- Foster a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Lead physician recruitment, retention, mentoring, and professional development
- Partner with hospital and system leadership to advance quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives
- Support program growth in pulmonary, ICU, and sleep medicine services
- Collaborate with Massachusetts General Hospital and the broader Mass General Brigham network on clinical programs, education, and research opportunities
- Maintain an active clinical practice in pulmonary and critical care medicine
Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
- Eligibility for appointment at Harvard Medical School preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience as a Division Chief, Medical Director, Associate Chief, or similar physician leadership role
- Excellent communication, team-building, and organizational skills
- Commitment to quality improvement, physician engagement, and patient-centered care
Sleep Medicine board certification or leadership experience in Sleep Medicine is desirable but not required.
Why Salem Hospital?
Salem Hospital is a member of Mass General Brigham, one of the nation's leading integrated academic health systems. The hospital combines the resources and collaborative expertise of Mass General Brigham with the personalized care of a community hospital, serving the North Shore with nationally recognized specialty and medical services.
Physicians benefit from:
- Close collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital specialists
- Access to system-wide clinical, academic, and quality initiatives
- Opportunities for teaching and research
- Strong multidisciplinary support
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- A collegial physician culture focused on innovation and excellence
About the North Shore
Located just 15 miles north of Boston, Salem offers an outstanding quality of life with historic coastal communities, excellent schools, vibrant downtowns, beautiful beaches, and easy access to Boston's world-class cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.
Join Salem Hospital and Mass General Brigham to shape the future of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine while leading a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care.
Interested candidates should send their CV and letter of interest to:
Jeff Maloney
Physician Recruiter
Mass General Brigham
Jmaloney9@mgb.org
