Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

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Job description

This academic medical center is seeking a seeking a fellowship trained Palliative Care physician to join their established Hospice and Palliative Care program. The successful candidate will provide compassionate end of life care to patients and families at their level 1 trauma center. Applicants with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency training are preferred.

Highlights include:

• Employment by the physician group
• Hospital privileges at the level 1 trauma center
• Opportunity available due to program expansion
• Established palliative care team inclusive of 2 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers
• Provide consults in both inpatient and outpatient settings in person and via a telemedicine service
• 16-bed Palliative Care Unit
• Schedule includes a 4-day work week (8 am - 6 pm)
• Weekend call 1:4
• Administrative responsibilities will include participation in hospital committees, meetings, and projects that require palliative care expertise
• Interdisciplinary care team approach
• Ability to live only an hour away from the beautiful beaches of the North Carolina coast
• Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits to include: Administrative Stipend, Relocation, Paid Vacation and Sick, Malpractice/Tail Coverage, 401k matching/457, Medical, Dental, & Vision

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Complete patient admission and discharges
• Perform daily clinical rounds on inpatient units
• Develop and update patient plans of care

Provide clinical support and consultation for the Advanced Practice Provider team, palliative care unit, and field staff

• Direct/participate in family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participate in agency quality improvement and patient/family experience activities
• Teach and supervise fellows, residents, and medical students
• Provide care in the outpatient palliative care clinic

There is so much that makes the city a great place to live, work, play, and visit. Here are just a few things that make our community special.

• Cost of living is more than 10 percent below national average
• Vibrant Uptown District that continues to grow and offers numerous restaurant and retail options
• Variety of festivals and special events held throughout the year such as City-sponsored events.
• River access providing boating, paddling or fishing opportunities
• Approximately 9 miles of greenways
• A science and nature center as well as a trail system
• Hundreds of recreational opportunities for people of all ages
• Nearly 30 parks or recreational facilities that are open to the public
• A growing performing arts community that includes musical and theatre performances
• Visual arts opportunities such as the First Friday Art Walk, sculptures along the greenway, an art zoo near the Off Leash Dog Area, and murals along with museums and galleries
• A centrally located transportation hub that provides multimodal public transportation connections

With a mild climate that includes 4 seasons, close proximity to waterways, excellent school options, and an affordable cost of living this community is the perfect place to call home.

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