UNIV - Pediatric Palliative Oncology – Pediatrics: Palliative Care

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a physician trained in both palliative medicine and oncology to establish an academic connection between its Palliative Care program and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology services. The role embeds specialty palliative care expertise within cancer services.

The physician will primarily provide ambulatory specialty palliative care to a subset of patients receiving care in the cancer center. The position also offers the opportunity to complete inpatient consultations in close collaboration with the broader palliative care program.

Alongside clinical care, the physician will work with palliative care and oncology leadership to develop referral pathways and clinic workflows, track metrics and impact, support clinical-service education, and participate in planning for future growth. Research and quality improvement initiatives are also possible.

The physician will work closely with and receive support from an interdisciplinary palliative care and oncology team that includes social work, pastoral care, pharmacy, nursing, and grief support. A pediatric-dedicated home hospice organization provides concurrent-care hospice throughout the state. The role is focused on Associate and Assistant Professor-level candidates.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in both oncology and palliative medicine.
• Strong clinical, communication, and family-centered care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty palliative care primarily in an ambulatory setting to patients receiving care in the cancer center.
• Complete inpatient consultations in collaboration with the larger palliative care program, as appropriate.
• Work with palliative care and oncology leadership to develop referral pathways and clinic workflows.
• Track metrics and the impact of the program.
• Support the educational efforts of the clinical services.
• Participate in planning for future growth.
• Pursue research and quality improvement initiatives, as opportunities allow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree