Medical Director - Faculty

About the Burn Center

The Burn Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in complex burn and reconstructive surgery. As the only adult burn center in the state of Maryland, it holds verification from the American Burn Association (ABA) and designation by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System (MIEMSS). The center delivers high-acuity, multidisciplinary care across the full continuum of treatment, managing over 700 complex patients annually across inpatient, emergency, and observation settings, alongside thousands of outpatient encounters.

The facility features a 10-bed Burn ICU, a 23-bed step-down unit, a dedicated operating room, and a specialized rehabilitation gym. This infrastructure supports integrated care ranging from emergent resuscitation and critical care to definitive surgical management, reconstruction, and long-term recovery.

About the Role

The Medical Director will hold a faculty appointment at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, providing strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across the entire spectrum of burn care. This includes acute resuscitation, operative management, critical care, rehabilitation, and outpatient follow-up. Working in partnership with interdisciplinary teams and hospital leadership, the Medical Director will lead quality improvement efforts and advance the center's research and education programs.

In this role, you will support trainee development and promote burn prevention, advocacy, and community outreach at local, regional, and national levels. As part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, you will benefit from robust opportunities in clinical research, surgical innovation, and education. Faculty are actively engaged in advancing the science of burn care, with access to institutional resources that support clinical trials, outcomes research, and academic advancement.

Our Culture and Environment

Burn surgeons at our center practice at the forefront of the specialty, managing complex operative cases including acute burn excision and grafting, and post-burn reconstruction. You will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside dedicated intensivists, advanced practice providers, therapists, and specialized nursing staff, ensuring seamless, patient-centered care. We offer an environment that values surgical excellence, academic inquiry, and leadership development. Surgeons joining our team become part of a mission-driven program committed to improving outcomes for patients with complex burn injuries while shaping the future of burn surgery.

Hiring Process

Interested candidates should submit their application through the Johns Hopkins University recruitment portal. The selection process includes a review of qualifications, followed by interviews with department leadership and the search committee. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including education verification, and must meet specific immunization requirements for clinical roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We are dedicated to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits, and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance, and merit.