Palliative Care Physician
About The Position
Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a dedicated, board-certified/eligible Palliative Medicine Physician to join our successful program in North Bergen. This is a 100% clinical role focused on providing exceptional, patient-centered care in primarily an inpatient setting with potential growth for an ambulatory setting. Alongside a multidisciplinary team, including a full-time nurse practitioner and social worker, you will help to build a new palliative care program at Palisades Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a system-wide effort to integrate palliative care, develop best practices, and truly make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Medicine with fellowship training OR 2+ years of experience in the HPM field.
- A team-oriented physician with the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations and provide personalized patient and family support.
- Must hold or be eligible for a current NJ Medical License, DEA, and CDS.
Nice To Haves
- Potential for a faculty appointment with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
- Opportunity for leadership and support in the development of a future HPM fellowship.
Responsibilities
- Providing exceptional, patient-centered care in primarily an inpatient setting with potential growth for an ambulatory setting.
- Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, including a full-time nurse practitioner and social worker, to build a new palliative care program.
- Actively identifying opportunities to improve the patient and family care experience.
- Helping to shape clinical protocols across the system.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- tuition reimbursement
- retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
