Assistant Professor - Palliative Medicine Physician (Midtown)
About The Position
Emory University is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician for an Assistant Professor role. This position involves providing palliative care consultations within hospitals, direct care for patients admitted to inpatient hospice, and outpatient consultation and follow-up. The role is based at Emory University Hospital Midtown, with a primary focus on inpatient assignments (>=80%) and up to 20% outpatient practice. The position requires a commitment to scholarly activities and teaching, in addition to professional service, which includes clinical work at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
Requirements
- Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Authorship of manuscripts, participation in research studies, abstract presentations, professional blogs, and other scholarly activities.
- Occasional lectures, small group and bedside teaching, preceptorship, and 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 coworkers.
- 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.
- Provide supervision for advanced practice providers in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Provide educational supervision for fellows, residents, and medical students.
- Hold hospital privileges at all Emory Healthcare sites.
Benefits
- Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
