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Assistant Professor - Palliative Medicine Physician

Emory University (Faculty)Atlanta, GA, USPosted Jul 20, 2024
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Job Description: EHC Palliative Medicine Physician

Clinical Site: Inpatient Site (0.4 FTE)

Possible Locations: Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Supportive Care Clinic, Grady Hospital

 

Summary: Responsible for the provision of: 1) Palliative care consultations within the hospital, 2) Direct care of patients admitted to inpatient hospice in the hospital, 3) Outpatient consultation and follow-up in the outpatient clinic setting. Clinical service time for a full-time position is 184 clinical days per year total (target of 160 weekdays and 24 weekend days per year) with call responsibilities evenly distributed among the practice group. The Clinical Practice Base Site for this position will be Emory University Hospital Midtown with ≥80% inpatient assignment and up to 20% outpatient practice.

 

Minimum Qualification: Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide inpatient consultation services in palliative care
  • Serve as attending physician and medical director for patients receiving inpatient hospice
  • Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care.
  • Consult with the attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team to establish a written plan of care at intervals specified in the plan.
  • Facilitate access to appropriate supportive care services.
  • Education of students, faculty, staff and coworkers.
  • Full and appropriate documentation of patient care services to support professional billing for these services.
  • Participation in on-call coverage for hospice and palliative care patients and coordination of follow-up with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Weekly participation in interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases.
  • Assist in the development of standard operating practices.
  • Perform other duties as requested.
  • Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
  • Teach, supervise, and evaluate students and house staff on hospice and palliative care clinical rotations in accordance with policies set forth by the educational leadership.

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    Supervisory Responsibilities: Palliative medicine physician will provide supervision for advanced practice providers in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.  They will also provide educational supervision for fellows, residents, and medical students as assigned. Palliative medicine physicians will hold hospital privileges at all Emory Healthcare sites.

     

    Scholarship

    You will be expected to devote between [1% and 25%] of your total professional effort to scholarly activities.  In keeping with the School of Medicine Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, you are expected to participate in scholarship, which may include authorship of manuscripts, participation in research studies, abstract presentations, professional blogs, and other scholarly activities.

      

    Teaching

    You will be expected to devote between [1% and 25%] of your total professional effort to teaching.  In keeping with the School of Medicine Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, you are expected to participate in teaching, which may include occasional lectures, small group and bedside teaching, preceptorship, and mentorship.

     

    Professional Service

    You will be expected to devote [more than 75%] of your total professional effort to professional service.  Your clinical effort 184 clinical days at Emory University Hospital Midtown per year will comprise your professional effort.

    Additional Details

    Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

    Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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