Permanent Palliative Medicine Physician Opportunity Near Douglasville, Georgia

Job ID: j-237141

A renowned healthcare provider near Douglasville, Georgia, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Medicine Physician to expand their current palliative care service line. This role offers the opportunity to develop and enhance both inpatient and limited outpatient palliative care services in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position Overview:

Role:

• Join an established, collaborative, and collegial inpatient palliative care team.


• Work alongside one physician, a dedicated full-time LPN, and a full-time licensed social worker.


• Lead the development of an outpatient program to enhance palliative care services.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and implementation of an outpatient palliative care clinic.


• Develop and grow a Home-Based Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner program.


• Experience in palliative medicine within an acute care hospital setting is preferred.


• Program management experience is advantageous.

Requirements:

Education:

• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care through the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.


• Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or General Surgery.


• Completion of an accredited Palliative Medicine Fellowship.


• Current Georgia Medical License or eligibility to obtain one.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, totaling 40 hours per week.

Opportunity Highlights:

Practice Setting:

• Work in a supportive team environment focused on providing exceptional palliative care.


• Contribute to the expansion and growth of palliative care services, including the creation of new outpatient programs.

Impact:

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and developing innovative programs in palliative medicine.


• Opportunity to shape the future of palliative care in the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated palliative medicine physician seeking to make a significant impact in a supportive and forward-thinking healthcare environment. If you are passionate about palliative care and ready to lead the development of new services, we encourage you to apply for this position near Douglasville, Georgia.