Palliative Care Physician needed in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Inpatient Outpatient
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/22/24

Palliative Care Physician needed in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA

A top healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA is recruiting for an eligible or board- certified Palliative Care Medicine physician. They will be expanding our current palliative care service line, by offering inpatient and limited outpatient services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Join an established collaborative and collegial inpatient palliative care team comprised of one physician, a dedicated full-time LPN, and a full-time licensed social worker and help us develop an outpatient program that will enhance and grow the Palliative Care services offered by Health System.
  • Function as a program builder by overseeing the design & implementation of an outpatient palliative care clinic, to ultimately include Home Based Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Experience practicing Palliative Medicine in an acute care hospital setting with program management experience preferred.

Education

  • Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care through American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or General Surgery
  • Completion of an accredited Palliative Medicine Fellowship
  • Current GA Medical License or meet requirements to secure a GA license

Schedule:

  • Monday – Friday (5 days/40 hours per week).

This opportunity offers a great lifestyle working just outside of Atlanta but close enough to enjoy all of the amenities Atlanta has to offer. This opportunity does not qualify for Visa Sponsorship.

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Roger Ouellette

Director of Physician Recruitment

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Job Responsibilities

Developing an Inpatient and limited outpatient Palliative Care program

Qualifications

Board Eligibility leading to Board Certification in Palliative Care and Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.