Assistant Professor (Emory Decatur Hospital)

Emory•Decatur, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring a Palliative Medicine Physician at the Assistant Professor level for an inpatient clinical position based at Emory Decatur Hospital. The role includes inpatient palliative care consultations, direct care for patients admitted to inpatient hospice, and outpatient consultation and follow-up. At least 80% of the assignment will be inpatient, with up to 20% outpatient practice. Physicians hold hospital privileges at all Emory Healthcare sites. A full-time position includes 184 clinical days per year, targeting 160 weekdays and 24 weekend days, with call responsibilities distributed evenly across the practice group. The physician will supervise advanced practice providers and, as assigned, provide educational supervision for fellows, residents, and medical students. The position also includes teaching and scholarly activity. Each is expected to account for 1%–25% of total professional effort, while professional service accounts for more than 75%. The position is generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote-work days may be granted at department discretion.

Requirements

Board certified or board 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 care.
Facilitate clarification of goals of care with patients and families.
Consult with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to establish a written plan of care at intervals specified in the plan.
Facilitate access to appropriate supportive care services.
Educate students, faculty, staff, and coworkers.
Document patient care services appropriately and fully to support professional billing.
Participate in on-call coverage for hospice and palliative care patients and coordinate follow-up with the interdisciplinary team.
Participate weekly in interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases.
Assist in developing standard operating practices.
Maintain 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 educational leadership policies.
Supervise advanced practice providers in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Provide educational supervision for fellows, residents, and medical students as assigned.
Participate in scholarly activities, which may include manuscript authorship, research studies, abstract presentations, and professional blogs.
Participate in teaching, which may include lectures, small-group and bedside teaching, preceptorship, and mentorship.