Assistant Professor

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

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. EHC Palliative Medicine Physician - Assistant Professor. This role is responsible for the provision of palliative care consultations within the hospital, direct care of patients admitted to inpatient hospice in the hospital, and outpatient consultation and follow-up in the outpatient clinic setting. 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) with call responsibilities evenly distributed among the practice group. The Clinical Practice Base Site for this position will be Emory University Hospital Midtown with ≥80% inpatient assignment and up to 20% 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 at intervals specified in the plan.
• 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 for these services.
• 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 in accordance with policies set forth by the educational leadership.
• Provide supervision for advanced practice providers in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Provide educational supervision for fellows, residents, and medical students as assigned.
• Hold hospital privileges at all Emory Healthcare sites.
• Devote between [1% and 25%] of your total professional effort to scholarly activities.
• Participate in scholarship, which may include authorship of manuscripts, participation in research studies, abstract presentations, professional blogs, and other scholarly activities.
• Devote between [1% and 25%] of your total professional effort to teaching.
• Participate in teaching, which may include occasional lectures, small group and bedside teaching, preceptorship, and mentorship.
• Devote [more than 75%] of your total professional effort to professional service.
• Clinical effort 184 clinical days at Emory University Hospital Midtown per year will comprise your professional effort.

What This Job Offers

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