Assistant Professor - SOM-Palliative Medicine Physician

Emory Healthcare • Johns Creek, GA

400d • Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Professor - Palliative Medicine Physician at Emory University is responsible for providing comprehensive palliative care services, including inpatient consultations, direct patient care in hospice settings, and outpatient follow-up. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to establish care plans, educate medical students and staff, and participate in scholarly activities. The position is primarily based at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, with a focus on both inpatient and outpatient care.

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching and supervising medical students and residents
• Participation in research studies or scholarly activities

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
• Educate students, faculty, staff, and coworkers
• Document patient care services to support professional billing
• Participate in on-call coverage for hospice and palliative care patients
• Coordinate follow-up with the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases
• Assist in the development of standard operating practices
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate students and house staff on clinical rotations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities
• Support for scholarly activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed