Assistant Professor - Palliative Medicine Physician (Grady)

Job description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: 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 Grady Hospital. Minimum Qualification: Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Key Responsibilities:Provide inpatient consultation services in palliative careServe as attending physician and medical director for patients receiving inpatient hospiceFacilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care.Consult with the attending physician and the Interdisc...