Assistant Professor - EHC Palliative Medicine Physician

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is seeking an Assistant Professor in EHC Palliative Medicine. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position with clinical responsibilities primarily at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, with an inpatient assignment of at least 80% and up to 20% outpatient practice. The role involves providing palliative care consultations, direct care for patients on inpatient hospice, and outpatient consultations. The position also includes teaching, scholarship, and professional service components, aligning with the School of Medicine's guidelines for appointment, promotion, and tenure.

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Nice To Haves

• Authorship of manuscripts
• Participation in research studies
• Abstract presentations
• Professional blogs
• Occasional lectures
• Small group and bedside teaching
• Preceptorship
• Mentorship

Responsibilities

• 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 co-workers
• Full and appropriate documentation of patient care services to support professional billing
• Participation in on-call coverage for hospice and palliative care patients and coordination of follow-up with the interdisciplinary team
• Weekly participation in interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases
• Assist in the development of standard operating practices
• Perform other duties as requested
• 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

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Equal access and provision of reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed