Palliative Care job

Palliative Care opening in North Carolina

Seeking an experienced, fellowship trained Palliative Care physician to join established Hospice and Palliative Care program.

Schedule includes a 4-day work week (8 am - 6 pm)
Provide consults in both inpatient and outpatient settings in person and via a telemedicine service
Applicants with Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency training are preferred.
Employed
Opportunity available due to program expansion
Established palliative care team inclusive of 2 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers
16-bed Palliative Care Unit
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

The Dickinson Avenue Arts District offers a vibrant arts, music, culinary and festival scene in the Uptown Greenville district. Greenville is also home to East Carolina University and Pitt Community College. Excellent affordability, convenient location and natural resources combined with all of the amenities of a metropolitan university town, Greenville is the perfect place to live, work and play.