Palliative Care Academic Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Academic Palliative Care Physician (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor)
• Focus: Palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses
• Duties: Clinical care plus teaching
• Practice setting: Inpatient and outpatient services (including local nursing homes); may include additional worksites with travel

Description

Academic Palliative Care Physician with responsibilities in palliative medicine and active involvement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. The physician provides patient- and family-centered care by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Depending on operational needs, the role may include services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, with expected travel.

Responsibilities

• Practice palliative care medicine in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide patient- and family-centered care for life-limiting illnesses
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Support palliative care services, including care provided to local nursing homes
• Provide services at additional worksites as needed (travel expected)

Requirements

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Eligible for state medical license
• Residency completed in internal medicine or family medicine
• Fellowship completed in palliative care by time of appointment
• Board certified or board eligible in Palliative Medicine by time of appointment

Benefits

• Faculty-rank academic appointment (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor)