Description
UHS Hospitals is actively recruiting a Full Time Palliative Associate Medical Director of Palliative Care Services located at United Health Services Hospitals in Johnson City, New York.
Seeking both experienced or a new graduate.
Strong understanding of palliative care clinical models including considerations of design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity; experience with new program development or expansion preferred. Experience in clinical teaching is desired
Join our established team of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and an Administrative Director.
Focused, collaborative environment and continued mentor-ship within the team
Assist in growing collaborative relationships with hospital departments to enhance and inform primary palliative care delivery
Monday-Friday Schedule
Will assist in the growth of the program, particularly outpatient as well as see outpatients for evaluations and treatment which would include: Performing physical examinations and preventive health measures, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record findings, and formulate a plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
Will also assist in performing consultations on inpatient consult service at UHSH. Will participate from time to time in goals of care meetings with other members of the Palliative Medicine Team. Will participate in rounding on inpatients followed by the consultation service at UHSH
Will participate as a clinical educator in the instruction and supervision of learners: Medical students, Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents, and Geriatric Medicine Fellows who are rotating on our Service. Will participate in clinical research activities from time to time as determined by the Medical Director of the Service.
Will participate in and become a member of the UHS Ethics Committee. Will perform other assigned clinical duties as determined by the Medical Director.
Board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine as well as pertinent medical specialty (ie Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, etc.) and be able to maintain licensure in New York State.
United Health Services is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties. There is a strong market presence in the region and an excellent referral base.
Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,000 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 75 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.
As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services Hospitals.
We offer a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits and malpractice insurance provided.
Compensation Information:
$266900.00 / Annually - $281000.00 / Annually
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