Assistant Professor

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is seeking an Assistant Professor for its Palliative Medicine program. This role involves providing palliative care consultations within the hospital, direct care for patients admitted to inpatient hospice, and outpatient consultation and follow-up. The position is based at Emory University Hospital with a primary focus on inpatient care (at least 80%) and up to 20% outpatient practice. The role includes teaching, scholarly activities, and professional service, with the majority of effort dedicated to clinical practice.

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Clinical service time for a full-time position is 184 clinical days per year total (target of 160 weekdays and 24 weekend days per year)
• Call responsibilities evenly distributed among the practice group
• Minimum Qualification: Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Possible Locations: Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Supportive Care Clinic, Grady Hospital

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
• 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

• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

What This Job Offers

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