Senior Clinical Ethicist

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Clinical Ethicist will serve as a key team member for Emory Healthcare supporting Ethics across the Emory Healthcare system. The Ethicist will join in a vital, expanding Ethics program that is respected interdisciplinarily and invites creative collaboration. In addition to involvement in an active Ethics consult service serving hospitals throughout the system, the Clinical Ethicist will provide multidisciplinary Ethics education, and will work with hospital-based ethics committees throughout Emory Healthcare. This colleague will contribute to development of the system-wide Ethics program and Ethics-related organizational policies, procedures, practice guidelines and ethics scholarship. The Clinical Ethicist will also have the opportunity to participate in the vibrant academic environment of Emory University including collaborative opportunities with the Emory University Center for Ethics and other Ethics programs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical practice settings, including ethics consultation.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge and skills in clinical ethics and consultation methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Ability to work sensitively and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to teaching and facilitation in formal and informal settings.
• Masters degree or doctoral degree in Ethics or Ethics-related field with a focus in healthcare ethics.
• Certification in healthcare ethics consultation (HEC-C) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key team member supporting Ethics across the Emory Healthcare system.
• Participate in an active Ethics consult service serving hospitals throughout the system.
• Provide multidisciplinary Ethics education.
• Work with hospital-based ethics committees throughout Emory Healthcare.
• Contribute to the development of the system-wide Ethics program and related organizational policies.
• Engage in ethics scholarship.
• Collaborate with the Emory University Center for Ethics and other Ethics programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees