Assistant Professor - Palliative Medicine Physician (Midtown)

Responsible for providing palliative care consultations, direct care of patients, and outpatient consultation and follow-up in a hospital setting. Clinical service time is 184 clinical days per year, with call responsibilities evenly distributed among the practice group.

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Provide inpatient consultation services in palliative care
• Serve as attending physician and medical director for patients receiving inpatient hospice
• Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care
• Consult with the attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team to establish a written plan of care
• Facilitate access to appropriate supportive care services
• Education of students, faculty, staff and coworkers
• Full and appropriate documentation of patient care services
• Participation in on-call coverage for hospice and palliative care patients
• Weekly participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Assist in the development of standard operating practices
• Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate students and house staff on hospice and palliative care clinical rotations
• Supervise advanced practice providers in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Benefits

• Health and safety information
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan