Job Summary
The physician will be responsible for offering inpatient palliative care consultations and fulfill the role of medical director for patients in hospice care. Additionally, this position involves educating medical students and residents and participating actively in interdisciplinary team meetings. Candidates should be board certified or eligible in the field of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and must possess the capability to secure hospital privileges across all Emory Healthcare locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient consultations for palliative care.
- Act as the medical director for hospice patients.
- Engage in educational activities with students and residents.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Obtain and maintain hospital privileges at Emory Healthcare sites.
Qualifications
- Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Ability to acquire hospital privileges at all Emory Healthcare facilities.
Emory Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
