Assistant Professor
About The Position
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position is for an EHC Palliative Medicine Physician - Assistant Professor with a clinical site at an Inpatient Site (1.0 FTE). Possible locations include Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Supportive Care Clinic, and Grady Hospital. The role is responsible for providing palliative care consultations within the hospital, direct care of patients admitted to inpatient hospice, and outpatient consultation and follow-up in the outpatient clinic setting. The clinical service time for a full-time position is 184 clinical days per year, including weekdays and weekend days, with call responsibilities. The primary base site will be Emory University Hospital Midtown, with a majority of inpatient assignment and a portion of outpatient practice.
Requirements
- Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
