Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Team Environment: Join an established, collegial inpatient palliative care team consisting of one physician, a dedicated full-time LPN, and a full-time licensed social worker.
• Program Development: Lead the design and implementation of an outpatient palliative care clinic, with the goal of including a Home-Based Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Clinical Excellence: Provide high-quality palliative care in an acute care hospital setting. Program management experience is preferred.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Certification: Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care through the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or General Surgery.
• Education: Completion of an accredited Palliative Medicine Fellowship.
• Licensing: Current GA Medical License or must meet eligibility requirements.

Why West Georgia?

West Georgia offers a unique blend of quiet, close-knit neighborhoods and exciting nightlife. It boasts a vibrant arts scene, ample recreational opportunities, and top-flight public and private schools. Key highlights include:

• Educational Opportunities: Excellent public and private school systems, a large state university, and a state technical school.
• Recreational Activities: A robust artisan and agritourism industry, an active sports scene, and numerous outdoor activities.
• Convenient Location: Proximity to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, offering easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining rural charm.
• Quality of Life: Affordable housing options, ample parks, and a thriving community atmosphere.

Join us in enhancing and growing our Palliative Care services in a region that offers a perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.