Palliative Care position in: Altoona, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/15/25
**Academic Palliative Care opening in Pennsylvania**
Located in Altoona, PA - Pittsburgh 98m
Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician with certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine to join our team as a Faculty Attending Physician.
* Join a well-established single trainee fellowship program, an 8-8-8 rurally-oriented, full-spectrum, university-affiliated residency program.
* Provide consultation and management services in inpatient, outpatient, and nursing home settings as part of a comprehensive palliative care team.
* Work with a multidisciplinary team: 4 physicians, 4 Advanced Practice Providers, a fellow, social worker, pharmacist, and medical assistant.
* Oversight of residents during their geriatric rotations and occasional precepting in family medicine office.
* Opportunity for active involvement in the management of a variety of diagnoses and care acuities, as well as hands-on teaching of residents and fellows.
**Responsibilities:**
* Provide direct patient care in inpatient palliative consultations, outpatient clinic, and nursing home settings.
* Participate in fellowship and residency training, including didactics and clinical supervision.
* Assist with the supervision of residents during their palliative care rotations.
* Contribute to the educational environment and continuous improvement of the fellowship program.
* Participate in leadership activities, including working alongside the Program Director and Coordinator.
**Qualifications:**
* Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
* ABFM or AOBFP Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
* Academic medicine experience preferred, but not required.
* Demonstrates strong communication skills, leadership, and a passion for teaching the next generation of palliative care physicians.
**Program Highlights:**
* The fellowship program boasts a 100% board exam pass rate due to strong hands-on training and structured didactics.
* Integration with the family medicine residency and collaboration with sub-specialists
* Full-spectrum palliative care training with exposure to a wide variety of patient cases and diagnoses.
**About Altoona and Central PA:**
* Located in Central Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from Pittsburgh and 3 hours from Baltimore/Washington.
* Enjoy an affordable cost of living combined with the scenic beauty of rural areas and the amenities of a small metropolitan area.
* The region offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, cultural events, sports, and arts.
* Diverse dining options, excellent schools, and a rich cultural life, as well as several nearby higher education institutions.