Job Openings
CAPC posts job openings to assist health care professionals in locating positions within the palliative care field. Browse the listings and contact the organization directly for further information.
CAPC does not engage in any background checks of the information provided here, and this service does not imply endorsement.
Positions are listed for a period of eight months only, and then removed. To renew, edit, or delete a listing, please contact us at capc@mssm.edu.
If your institution is seeking a palliative care professional, please email a short description of the position to capc@mssm.edu. Be sure to include contact information and a website link (URL), if possible.
Positions Available:
Physicians:
Palliative Care Physician
Providence Health & Services is seeking an IM or FP physician with experience in palliative care to join our end-of-life care team at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland. Ideal candidate will have the following: 1. extensive experience in the management of terminally ill patients; 2. experience in a hospice medical director role; 3. expertise in pain and symptom management; 4. Palliative Care fellowship training (preferred); and 5. board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred, and required within 2 years of starting employment).
Providence Health & Services is a highly integrated nonprofit network of hospitals, physicians, clinics and private practice partners in five Western states. Our 150-year history in the West and more than 300 physician opportunities in virtually all medical specialties provide physicians diverse career choices, rock-solid stability and ample clinical and business support. Contact us through our Website, www.providence.org/physicianopportunities to learn more.
We are seeking a team player who is able to work collaboratively with attending physicians and be willing to participate in staff, volunteer, physician and community education in regard to hospice and palliative care. Portland, jewel of the Pacific Northwest, is home to top-shelf arts, entertainment and shopping, and is close to the mountains, the beach, and sun-drenched Central Oregon.
Contact:
Barbara Worthington
Physician Services & Development
4224 NE Halsey Street Suite 320
Portland, OR 97213-1541
(503)216-5448 Direct
(503) 216-5444 Fax
Barbara.Worthington@providence.org
http://www.providence.org/phs/physrec/default.htm
posted 4-29-08
Palliative Care Service Academic Appointment
Iowa City, IAThe University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seeking a dynamic vBC/BE Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to staff a growing and well-supported academic program. Responsibilities will include staffing inpatient and outpatient consultative services, working an exceptional interdisciplinary team, and teaching throughout the institution. We are interested in applicants at the rank of Associate, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. Candidates may have completed training in any of the approved AHPM specialties and must have an M.D. or D.O. degree. Candidates should possess outstanding abilities in teaching and clinical medicine. Salary is based on the academic level of entry and on the applicant’s qualifications and responsibilities.
The Palliative Care Program consists of a Consult Service and an Inpatient Unit, with an active teaching focus for rotating residents, and hospital staff. Established in 1999, it now has had a full team, including nurses, social worker, chaplain, music therapist and physicians. The consultative service enjoys excellent clinical relationships with oncology and intensive care services. Over the next year, the service will establish an outpatient clinic, and grow its presence in the Emergency Department and in other clinical services. Additional opportunities for program development and advancement exist at an affiliated VA Hospital which is in the process of building a palliative care service.
Interested candidates are invited to contact or submit a curriculum vitae to:
Ann Broderick, M.D. MS
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Director, Palliative Care Service
200 Hawkins Drive, SE 634GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone (319-384-8283)
mail to:ann-broderick@uiowa.edu
posted 4-29-08
Medical Director
Anchorage, AKProvidence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is seeking a Medical Director for our Palliative Care programs. Position provides a flexible combination of leadership roles and clinical practice. New physician will be responsible for the clinical integrity of our medical programs for Palliative Care. Position includes oversight of clinical assessment and treatment, application of clinical practice standards, adherence to guidelines, and integration of quality management into the clinical review process and delivery of care. The Medical Director will also act as a knowledge-based resource to clinicians, supervisors and other related departments. The Medical Director oversees a palliative care team that includes three allied health personnel, one graduate medical education fellow and two or three on-call physicians.
Providence Alaska Medical Center, with 364 beds and a medical staff of 600, is the state's largest and most advanced hospital. Our mission to provide quality, compassionate care to all Alaskans drives our investment in the best people and technology. Providence has been a welcome and cherished presence in Alaska for more than 100 years.
Providence Health & Services operates four hospitals in Alaska and 21 others in California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. We are an integrated not-for-profit health system with physician partners, clinics and many related services. With more than 150 years in the West and continued growth with the communities we serve, Providence offers physicians diverse career choices and robust practice support.
Contact:
AK Recruiter
Physician Services & Development
4224 NE Halsey Street Suite 320
Portland, OR 97213-1541
(866) 504-8178 Direct
(503) 216-5444 Fax
psd@providence.org
http://www.providence.org/phs/physrec/default.htm
posted 4-29-08
Medical Director
Hospice and Palliative Care Partners of Ohio – an agency of the Visiting Nurse Association, Cleveland OHThis physician will provide and manage medical care to our clients receiving hospice services in their home, in residential facilities or in our new In Patient Unit. This physician will be Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine with a minimum of 5 years post-residency. Community Health, oncology or hospice experience preferred.
Interested applicants may send a resume to vnaopportunities@hotmail.com or contact Janet McKee at 440-289-0953.
posted 3-28-08
Chief Medical Officer
Nashville, TNThe Murphey Group, Inc. has been retained by a nationally recognized, not for profit Hospice and Palliative Care organization to recruit a Chief Medical Officer. The Average Daily Census is between 400-450 (Adult and Pediatric) and our client is growing!
Reporting to the CEO, the CMO will lead a team of six full-time employed Hospice and Palliative Care physicians who see patients in home, in a freestanding hospice residence, and in two hospital based inpatient units.
We are seeking a CMO who is passionate and motivated to expand and grow a Palliative Care program. Our client is the top-rated hospice in Nashville and has excellent relationships in place within the medical community.
M.D. or D.O. with Board Certification in an ABMS recognized Medical Specialty is required. Board Certification or Eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is required. Must have prior management, leadership, or administrative experience (this can be in a non-hospice/palliative care setting). Prior experience in oversight of other employed or contracted physicians is strongly preferred.
For confidential inquiries and additional information, please contact:
Chris Murphey
Vice President
The Murphey Group, Inc.
1244 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 443
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
800-875-6364 x313
Email: chrism@murpheygroup.com
Please visit our website for additional searches: www.jobstofill.com
posted 3-11-08
Physician
Maui, HIHospice Maui seeks a full time physician who is board certified or board eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, to consult with attending physicians on the care of hospice patients, collaborate closely with hospice nurses, provide direct care to patients without physicians, admit patients to hospital whose physicians do not have admitting privileges, participate in ongoing education within hospice and in the health care community, and be available to provide palliative care consultation to non-hospice patients in the hospital. Email either resume or curriculum vitae to greg@hospicemaui.org, or fax resume only (no faxed c.v.'s) to 808-244-5557.
posted 02-21-08
Medical Director
Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative CareThis Director will establish and model best practices in the design and delivery of hospice and palliative care services, as well as monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient/family centered care. Encourage and support the continuing professional development of physician colleagues and clinical staff, serving as a consulting physician in palliative care and actively promoting Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center to the community and referral sources.
Please apply online at www.sbhcscareers.com with appropriate job number (#T162070).
posted 1-18-08
Assistant Professor
VCU Medical CenterDivision of Hematology/Oncology and Palliative Care
Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia
The Division of Hematology/Oncology and Palliative Care at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center are recruiting a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Thomas Palliative Care Program won the AHA Circle of Life Award 2005, and is a CAPC Palliative Care Leadership Center. The applicant must be board certified or eligible in internal medicine and palliative care. The incumbent will provide inpatient/outpatient care in suburban and downtown clinic sites including the multi disciplinary clinics, teach medical students, residents and fellows; and participate in clinical trials at VCU. There are excellent opportunities for research into palliative care drug trials, patient-provider communication, fixing health disparities, and other relevant areas. Interested applicants should submit letter of interest, CV, brief description of career plans, and three references to:
Thomas J. Smith, MD, Chairman, Search Committee
C/o Karen Scott, Division of Hematology/Oncology
PO Box 980230, Richmond, VA 23298-0230
E-mail kscott@mcvh-vcu.edu
This is not a J1 VISA site.
posted 1-18-08
Professor/Associate Professor – Palliative and Supportive Care
University of Alabama at BirminghamAn enthusiastic palliative care physician is desired to join a burgeoning palliative care program conveniently located in the heart of the southeast.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care is seeking two experienced Palliative Medicine Clinicians to join 9 other academic palliative care clinicians providing palliative care across the continuum of care. This non-tenure or tenure earning Assistant Professor to Professor position will work with the Palliative and Supportive Care Section and the Division to expand and enhance our current clinical programs and meet our educational (medical students, residents and fellows), and research missions. Board certification or eligibility in Palliative Medicine is required. Opportunities for promotion and leadership are presented at both UAB and the affiliated Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center sites.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a warm, collegial academic environment with tremendous opportunities for both professional development and personal well-being. Featuring great restaurants, state parks, cultural and art institutions, educational facilities, cost of living and quality of life, the UAB community is a great place to live and work.
Send CV and inquiry (quoting Ref #098) to
Mr. Peter Bosworth
CH19 201, (The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB))
1530 3rd Ave. South
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-2041
bosworth@uab.edu
Assistant Professor – Palliative and Supportive Care
University of Alabama at BirminghamThe University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care and the UAB Center for Palliative Care is seeking a Palliative Medicine Clinician to provide for current and planned patient care programs. This person will provide support to clinical activities of the Palliative and Supportive Care Section and will join the current Palliative Care team in providing comprehensive palliative and supportive care services to the community.
This non-tenure or tenure earning Assistant Professor position will work with the Palliative Care Section and the Division to expand and enhance our current clinical program and to assist in the development of a full continuum of palliative and end-of-life services and programs meeting the division’s service, educational (medical students, residents and fellows), and research missions. Board certification or eligibility in Palliative Medicine is required. Palliative fellowship training is preferred. Opportunities for promotion and leadership are presented at both UAB and the affiliated Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center sites.
Send CV and inquiry (quoting Ref #029) to
Mr. Peter Bosworth
Administrative Office
201 CH19 (The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB))
1530 3rd Ave. South
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-2041
bosworth@uab.edu
1-17-08
Academic Palliative Care Physician
Milwaukee, WIThe Medical College of Wisconsin Palliative Care Center, Department of Medicine, is seeking a palliative care physician to further our mission as an academic palliative care program. We are seeking a physician at the assistant or associate professor level who can help our program grow in new directions. Our staff of 11 FTEs provides clinical services through a hospital consultation service, inpatient unit, and outpatient clinic. We provide clinical and didactic teaching activities for all training levels including a palliative care fellowship. We are a Palliative Care Leadership Center (CAPC), a training site for the AAHPM Clinical Scholars Program, and home of EPERC. Research grant support includes funding from the National Cancer Institute, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and others.
Board certification in a primary specialty leading to HPM certification is required (www.abhpm.org). Candidates who have completed a Palliative Medicine fellowship are preferred. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. E-Mail a letter of interest and C.V. to David E. Weissman, MD or mail to Dr. Weissman, c/o Froedtert Hospital, Division of Neoplastic Diseases, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226. The Medical College of Wisconsin is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
posted 1-15-08
Associate Medical Director
Martinsburg, WVWest Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center—Eastern Division seeks a clinical faculty member board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, with certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine desired, for a non-tenure clinical track position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
This position will have a full time placement as Associate Medical Director for Hospice of the Panhandle. Palliative clinical services, home visits, and consultations will be a major focus for the successful applicant.
Participation in Hospice of the Panhandle Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other administrative duties as Team Medical Director will be required. In the absence of the Hospice of the Panhandle Medical Director, this individual will assume the duties of that position.
Incumbent will actively participate in teaching palliative medicine to hospice staff, community physicians, Geriatric medicine fellows, family medicine residents, and medical students. The appropriately qualified candidate may also have the opportunity of directing the current Geriatrics Fellowship Program, in addition to assisting in the development of a Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program.
The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia is one of the fastest growing communities in West Virginia and is located just one and one-half hours from the Washington, DC—Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references to:
Michael Frederich M.D.
Associate Professor of Family and Palliative Medicine
West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center—Eastern Division
Medical Director
Hospice of the Panhandle
122 Waverly Court
Martinsburg, WV 25403
Email: mfrederich@hospiceotp.org
Fax: (304) 264-0406
posted 12-17-07
Palliative Medicine Physician
Manhasset, NYNorth Shore University Hospital-Manhasset, located just outside of New York City in Long Island, is seeking a palliative medicine physician due to increased demand for its palliative care services. The North Shore LIJ Health System is nationally recognized for innovative approaches to medical education and research. North Shore University Hospital is part of 15 hospital health care system. The health system’s Palliative Care Institute is a leader in the field of palliative medicine. The palliative medicine physician will spend approximately 75% time working with the interdisciplinary team. North Shore University Hospital has a one year Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship with two fellows each year. Other responsibilities include career development opportunities in education, research, program development and administration.
Qualifications include BC/BE in hospice and palliative medicine or pain management; two years experience preferred; expertise in pain and symptom management; and excellent communication skills. All interested applicants should contact:
Dana Lustbader MD, FCCM, FCCP
Section Chief, Palliative Medicine
Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Intensivist, Critical Care Medicine
North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, New York 11030
Telephone: 516-562-1621
Cell: 516-902-8086
Email: lustbader@nshs.edu
Palliative Care Medicine Physician
Bellevue Hospital CenterBellevue Hospital Center, located in Manhattan, New York City, is seeking a full time palliative care medicine physician to serve in a leadership position. Bellevue Hospital, the oldest public hospital in the country is dedicated to providing outstanding, comprehensive clinical services to a culturally diverse population. Bellevue Hospital Center’s affiliation with New York University School of Medicine provides a unique opportunity for clinical care, education and research. The palliative care medicine physician will work directly with an interdisciplinary team and play a leadership role in the further development of the palliative care program, including provision and supervision of direct clinical services, as well as, educational and administrative responsibilities. The position includes a faculty appointment to the NYU School of Medicine. Research opportunities are also available and encouraged. Qualifications include a strong demonstrated interest in palliative care; BC/BE in hospice and palliative medicine preferred, two years experience preferred; expertise in pain and symptom management; and excellent communication skills.
Please contact:
Allen Keller, M.D.
Director, Palliative Care Service
Bellevue Hospital Center
462 First Avenue, CD 743
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-994-7169
Fax: 212-994-7177
Email: rls305@med.nyu.edu
posted 10-31-07
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Hospice of Washington County, Inc., a nonprofit organization, serving Washington County Maryland is seeking a full-time Medical Director to join our staff.
This position will provide overall medical management for approximately 130 patients and clinical oversight for the Interdisciplinary Team. The qualified applicant participates in community education efforts to promote hospice philosophy and improve community and professional understanding of hospice services.
Qualified applicants should have advanced knowledge of hospice philosophy and demonstrated expertise with terminally ill patients and families and be certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Competitive benefits package
Please send resume to:
jobs@hospiceofwc.org
Hospice of Washington County, Inc.
747 Northern Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Fax: 240-420-5610
Check our website: www.hospiceofwc.org
Posted 10-16-07
Palliative Care Physician Director
Nationwide Children’s HospitalNationwide Children’s Hospital is developing a Pediatric Palliative Care program. This program will coordinate and augment the current palliative care initiatives at Nationwide Children’s including the hospital’s longstanding Home-based Hospice Program and a recently developed care coordination program for children with complex, life- limiting conditions. The Physician Director’s primarily role will be developing and implementing a consult service. With the support of a team including an Advance Practice Nurse and a Social Worker the consult service will work to help manage symptoms, psychological, social and spiritual needs of children (and their families) with life-threatening conditions seen in Nationwide Children’s inpatient and outpatient settings. The Palliative Care Physician Director will also serve as the Medical Director for the Home-based Hospice and Palliative Care Program. Since 1995, Nationwide Children’s has been the only pediatric hospice program in central Ohio. In 2007, the hospital expanded this palliative care program to help families with children living with life-limiting illnesses who do not meet hospice criteria. The Medical Director will provide oversight and guidance to the team and consultation to the patients’ managing physicians who will continue to manage their patients’ care through their hospice experience. The Palliative Care Physician Director will develop education programs for medical staff and other staff to increase awareness of palliative care, comfort measures and to improve family centered care at Nationwide Children’s. The Palliative Care Physician Director will work in the Section of Comprehensive Pain Services with Dr. Michael Joseph and administrators to develop a comprehensive program of “wrap around” services for children, focusing on relieving acute and chronic pain, managing symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for children and their family.
Please contact:
Michael H. Joseph, MD
Physician Director Comprehensive Pain Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Childrens Dr
Columbus, OH 43205
email: josephm@pediatrics.ohio-state.edu
phone: 614-722-5090
www.nationwidechildrens.org
posted 11-15-07
Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative Care
Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalWith a recognized oncology center of excellence, noted cardiac care services, 3 adult ICUs and a diverse medical staff of 275 doctors, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is seeking a BC/BE physician leader for Hospice and Palliative Care. Primarily covering hospice, home care, and a new hospice house, this medical director would complement the services of the Palliative Care doctor covering the inpatient service.
Located midway between Atlanta, GA and Panama City Beach, FL, is Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a progressive 450 bed regional referral center and tertiary care facility. The opportunity to interface with highly trained specialists in every discipline while enjoying the personal life style afforded in a smaller city, comes together in this unique position for world class medicine with home town commitment.
For explanation of benefits and additional information, please contact Emily Plummer, Director of Physician Recruitment and Relations at eplummer@ppmh.org. You may fax your CV to (229) 312-0275.
posted 10-8-07
Palliative Medicine Positions
Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana Farber/Brigham & Women's HospitalThe Massachusetts General Hospital Palliative Care Service and the Dana Farber/Brigham & Women’s Hospital Pain and Palliative Care Service seek BE/BC palliative medicine clinician-educators to join one of our growing interdisciplinary teams for July 2008. Responsibilities include attending on the inpatient services, sharing in the ambulatory care practice, supervising in the joint Harvard Medical School Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program, teaching health care professionals at a variety of levels of training, and participating in the other clinical, educational, and research activities of the two services and the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care. The positions can be full-time or organized to allow for part-time research, practice in another specialty, or other professional or personal activities. Junior faculty will participate in a 2-year program to develop skills for academic careers.
www.massgeneral.org/palliativecare
http://www.dana-farber.org/pat/adult/pain/
http://www.hms.harvard.edu/cdi/pallcare/index.htm
Address inquiries to:
J. Andrew Billings, MD, Director
Palliative Care Service
MGH – Founders 600
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114-2696
jbillings@partners.org
617.724.9197
posted 11-6-07
Chief Medical Officer
Hospice of the PiedmontCharlottesville, Virginia
Seeking a physician with clinical and program leadership experience in hospice and palliative care for an expanding Hospice program in central Virginia. The eligible candidate must embrace and demonstrate a patient-centered care philosophy and lead an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. Our mission is to serve our community with hospice care and other supportive services related to serious illness and loss with the highest level of skill, compassion, and respect. The successful candidate will:
- Be an integral part of hospice administration and leadership
- Guide and inspire professional staff Support and enhance the interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrate excellent consultative and communication skills
- Facilitate medical education opportunities
- Consult with patients' attending physicians
- Make hospice rounds at the Hospice House and visit patients at home, long-term care centers, and hospitals
- Provide medical leadership and advocacy for program growth
Our Hospice is located in Central Virginia, a service area of 320,000 people. The area is home to the University of Virginia, one academic medical center and one community hospital, excellent schools, and many diverse cultural and recreational activities. We are 90 minutes south of Washington, DC. Interested candidates please email your CV and cover letter to:
Roberta White, Chief Executive Officer
Hospice of the Piedmont
2200 Old Ivy Road, Suite 2
Charlottesville, VA 22903
posted 8-2-7-07
HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIAN
Portland, OregonNorthwest Permanente, P.C., a stable, physician-managed group serving 490,000 members of Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and SW Washington, has at least 2 positions available for palliative care/hospice physicians to practice end-of-life care in a supportive, high-quality environment. Our new associate will join our current palliative care physicians in our interdisciplinary home-based hospice and palliative care and inpatient palliative consultative care program. The practice will include home visits, direction of patient care and consultative services for the home-based and the inpatient palliative care programs.
Board Certification in hospice and palliative care and/or fellowship training is desired. BC in internal medicine, family practice or other medical specialty is required, as well as excellent collaboration, communication and primary care medical skills.
Northwest Permanente provides a collegial and professionally stimulating environment in one of the most successful managed care systems in the country, plus a quality lifestyle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our integrated electronic clinical records system assures superior access to clinical information across the continuum of care.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including a generous retirement program, professional liability coverage, sabbatical leave and more. To apply please visit our website and click on Physician Career Opportunities. For more information please call 800-813-3762.
posted 07-6-07
Medical Director—Hospice & Palliative Care
Charlotte, NC
Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care, a hospital-based nonprofit organization serving Charlotte, NC is seeking a full-time Board Eligible or Board Certified physician to join our staff as Medical Director in the practice of hospice and palliative medicine.
This position will oversee the hospice team for approximately 120 patients perform inpatient consultations, provide oversight for the 8 bed inpatient unit and assist in the expansion of the program. This is an opportunity to serve both hospice patients and to provide palliative care services, consultations and education to the community.
Qualified applicants should be board certification in a primary care specialty; board eligibility/certification or experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.
Please submit curriculum vitae and cover letter to:
Kim Darden, Director
Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care
P.O. Box 33549
Charlotte, NC 28233-3549
Fax: 704-316-9796
posted 06-22-07
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University, Department of Medicine seeks a clinical faculty member board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified/eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for a non-tenure, clinical track position. Rank will be commensurate with experience.
This individual will work with the interdisciplinary palliative care team and perform hospital-based palliative care consultations at West Virginia University Hospitals and direct a Palliative Care Program in the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center of West Virginia University. The selected candidate will also assume a leadership role in the West Virginia Palliative Care Network, a statewide coalition of hospital-based palliative teams with several nationally recognized best practices.
This individual will actively participate in teaching palliative medicine to housestaff, medical, nursing, and pharmacy students and Medical Ethics to medical students at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Faculty members within the Department of Medicine are affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. The Clinical Enterprise at WVU provides Faculty the benefits of practicing at a level 1 trauma center and the premier tertiary, referral center for the state of West Virginia. Rewards from such affiliation, along with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative academic atmosphere, are conducive to professional growth.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references to:
Alvin H. Moss, M.D.
Chair, Search Committee
West Virginia University Department of Medicine
PO Box 9022
Morgantown, WV 26506
Email: lmcmillen@hsc.edu
Fax: (304) 293-7442
revised 8-24-07
Physician
The Division of Hematology/Oncology and Palliative Care at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center are recruiting a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Thomas Palliative Care Program won the AHA Circle of Life Award 2005, and is a CAPC Palliative Care Leadership Center. The applicant must be board certified or eligible in internal medicine and palliative care. The incumbent will provide inpatient/outpatient care in suburban and downtown clinic sites including the multidisciplinary clinics, teach medical students, residents and fellows; and participate in clinical trials at VCU. There are excellent opportunities for research into palliative care drug trials, patient-provider communication, fixing health disparities, and other relevant areas. Interested applicants should submit letter of interest, CV, brief description of career plans, and three references to:
Thomas J. Smith, MD, Chairman, Search Committee
C/o Karen Scott, Division of Hematology/Oncology
PO Box 980230
Richmond, VA 23298-0230
kgscott@vcu.edu
This is not a J1 VISA site. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position open until filled.
posted 11-15-06
aHospice and Palliative Medicine Physician
Hospice and Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass (Lexington, KY)is seeking a full time physician to attend to the needs of hospice and palliative care patients in a variety of settings in Lexington. Hospice of the Bluegrass (HOB) is a nationally respected hospice that provides hospice services to 23 counties in central, northern and eastern Kentucky to approximately 840 patients daily. HOB operates a 17 bed in-patient unit in Lexington and a 9 bed in-patient unit in northern Kentucky.
The Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass (PCCB) located in Lexington, has been recognized as a program of excellence by the Center to Advance Palliative Care in being named one of six national “Palliative Care Leadership Centers”. In Lexington, the PCCB provides multidisciplinary palliative medicine consultations to patients in 4 hospitals, care to ambulatory hospice and palliative care patients in an out-patient clinic, and palliative care consultations to patients in a number nursing homes in the central Kentucky region.
The physician joining our program will provide palliative medicine consultation and care, in the context of a multi-disciplinary team, to patients in the hospice in-patient unit, in the acute care/hospital setting, and in the out-patient clinic. HOB/PCCB has an educational relationship with the University of Kentucky and the opportunity for teaching of medical students, residents and PharmD students is available. Ongoing educational activities for our physician staff includes: weekly didactics, monthly journal club, and conference attendance yearly. We currently employ 7 physicians, 5 of which are fellowship trained in palliative medicine. Collegiality is a high priority.
Candidates must be BC/BE in hospice and palliative medicine or pain management; two years experience preferred; expertise in pain and symptom management; excellent communication skills; and a team player.
Please send enquiries or CV to:
Danita Ross, Vice President for Human Affairs
2312 Alexandria Drive
Lexington, KY, 40504
(859) 276-5344, extension 602
dross@hospicbg.org
Visit our website at http://www.hospicebg.org
updated 4-22-08
Palliative Medicine Physician:
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, located in New York City, is seeking a palliative medicine physician due to increased demand for its palliative care services. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is internationally recognized for innovative approaches to medical education and research. It is seamlessly connected to Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the country's oldest and largest voluntary teaching hospitals. The school's Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute is a national leader in the field of palliative medicine. The palliative medicine physician will spend approximately 50% time working with the interdisciplinary team. Other responsibilities include career development opportunities in education, research, program development and administration.
Qualifications include BC/BE in hospice and palliative medicine or pain management; two years experience preferred; expertise in pain and symptom management; and excellent communication skills.
Please contact:
Sally Hodgson, MPH
Administrator, Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1070
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212-241-1446
Fax: 212-426-5054
Email: sally.hodgson@mssm.edu
Posting Updated: 10/15/07
Nurses:
Nurse Practitioner
Hertzberg Palliative Care InstituteThe Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, located in New York City, is seeking a nurse practitioner for a leadership position within our well-established, nationally recognized, hospital-based palliative care program.
As a member of the palliative care interdisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in providing palliative care consultation for seriously ill patients and their families. This will include comprehensive medical and psychosocial evaluation of patients and families, skilled and meticulous symptom management, and extensive involvement and participation in discharge planning and continuity of care efforts. In this highly visible position, you will serve as a role model and mentor to physicians and nurses at all levels of training while providing active support and collaboration with the primary care team. Educational efforts in palliative care are key elements of this work.
The qualified candidate will possess broad clinical knowledge, demonstrated experience and expertise in palliative care, strong theory-based practice, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and will be a skilled and effective teacher. A Master’s in Nursing and New York State license are required.
For consideration please send your letter of interest and C.V. to:
Emily Chai, M.D.
Medical Director, Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1070
New York, New York 10029
Fax: 212-426-5054
E-mail: Emily.chai@mssm.edu
Nurse Liaison
Byfield and New Bedford, MAHave you experienced hospice care in your family? Do you feel you could be a strong advocate for hospice? If you're an RN (Registered Nurse) or an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), we have an immediate need for 2 Nurse Liaisons: one in the North Shore area, based out of our Byfield office and another based out of our New Bedford Office.
We prefer you to have a minimum of 5 years of nursing experience working in either long term care, discharge planning or hospice, (previous management or supervisory nursing is a strong plus), but if you feel you have a calling to be hospice nurse and have demonstrated sales skills, we welcome you to call.
The nurse liaison serves as a dedicated relationship manager and facilitates awareness about how individuals can access their hospice benefit. The nurse liaison promotes the services and expertise of Allegiance hospice, provides information on timely and efficient access, addresses bottlenecks in the referral process, gathers information on the needs of referring entities, and facilitates communication between referring physicians/nursing homes/clinicians and Allegiance staff.
Skills:
- Must have strong marketing and communications skills, as well as exceptional organizational skills.
- Have the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple ongoing projects
- Be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Must be highly motivated, have exceptional integrity, and be able to develop a common vision among a variety of customers.
- Is able to communicate effectively, sell ideas, and effectively promote the hospice concept.
Allegiance offers an excellent compensation and benefits package for the professional seeking a challenge with a growing organization with an above-industry standard compensation, which includes a great salary, generous car allowance, an aggressive bonus plan and very generous benefits package including company paid life insurance, disability benefits, 4 weeks’ vacation, 10 paid holidays, sick days, tuition and CEU reimbursement (and more). Interested parties may call Henry Roman at (877)255-4623 (toll free) or apply online at allegiancehospice.recruitingnetwork.com.
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care (corporate office)Attn: Recruiter
67 Middle Street, Suite 503
Lowell, MA 01852
posted 4-29-08
Senior RN CASE MANAGER or Clinical Services Coordinator
New Bedford, Sagamore, MAAllegiance is currently seeking Nurse Managers to manage the day-to-day operations of our growing New Bedford and Sagamore offices: emphasizing quality, organization, teaching and problem-solving in an interdisciplinary team setting. We prefer you to have two (3) years experience managing nurses and other health care professionals, but you may have exactly what we need, so call 877-255-4623 if you'd like to find out more. Passion is more important than experience in our field as we provide some of the best training and support of any hospice. All in a nurturing and very caring family environment.
Allegiance offers an excellent compensation, bonus and benefits package for our Sr. RN Case Managers that allow them to enjoy life: with an above-industry standard compensation and very generous benefits package. We offer company paid life insurance, company paid short and long term disability benefits, 4 weeks’ vacation, a 401K program with a generous employer match, 10 paid holidays, 8 sick days, a generous tuition and CEU reimbursement program, a car allowance, laptop, blackberry phone (with unlimited minutes for business and personal use) and more in a supportive, nurturing workplace.
Interested parties may call Henry Roman at (877)255-4623 (toll free) or apply online at http://allegiancehospice.recruitingnetwork.com..
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care (corporate office)
Attn: Recruiter
67 Middle Street, Suite 503
Lowell, MA 01852
posted 4-29-08
RN CASE MANAGER
Lowell, MAAn Allegiance RN Case Manager plans, coordinates and delivers nursing care to hospice patients and their families according to individual needs.
- You will also manage and coordinate care plans from referral to discharge.
- Perform pain assessments.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Apply the policies and procedures of the hospice facilities and Federal and State regulatory agencies.
- Supervise home health aides.
- Maintain and update documentation.
Allegiance offers an excellent compensation and benefits package that allows our team members to truly enjoy life: with an above-industry standard compensation and very generous benefits package. We offer company paid life insurance, company paid short and long term disability benefits, 3 weeks’ vacation, a 401K program with a generous employer match, 10 paid holidays, 8 sick days, a generous tuition and CEU reimbursement program and more in a supportive, nurturing workplace.
Interested parties may call Henry Roman at (877)255-4623 (toll free) or apply online at http://allegiancehospice.recruitingnetwork.com..
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care (corporate office)
Attn: Recruiter
67 Middle Street, Suite 503
Lowell, MA 01852
posted 4-29-08
posted 4-4-08
Nurse PractitionerPediatric Palliative Care
Milwaukee, WI
The Medical College of Wisconsin, Pediatric Palliative Care Program, seeks a PNP to join our growing team. In collaboration with the care team, manage clinical care of inpatients and outpatients on the palliative care service. PNP will facilitate continuity of care for patients and their families, develop collaborative partnerships with referring specialties, ensure prompt documentation of clinical data and perform research activities to meet the goals of the program/division. Requires MSN plus PNP certification, valid WI RN license and WI Advanced Nurse Prescriber certification & license. Experience working with children with special health care needs preferred. Visit www.mcw.edu/careers to learn more and to apply (pos # 350.18368).
EEO/AA M/F/D/V
posted 4-11-08
Palliative Care Specialist
Kansas City, MissouriThis position is responsible for coordinating an interdisciplinary approach to deliver palliative healthcare services to patients. Also oversees the clinical operations and activities of the program.
Coordinates interdisciplinary team to complete palliative care consults; including the assessment of physical, psycho-social and spiritual needs.
- Consultation and education regarding symptom and pain management
- Develops, plans, and coordinates patient, staff, and community education regarding end–of-life issues and ethical issues
- Oversight of palliative care budget
- Develops and maintains policies and procedures
- Collaborates with hospice
- Facilitates appropriate discharge planning
Required Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current license.
Required Experience: Minimum 5 years recent clinical nursing experience, which includes palliative care.
Submit applications on our website at www.libertyhospital.org. Email questions to kathy.johnson@libertyhospital.org.
posted 4-4-08
Nurse Practitioner
St. Vincent's, NY, NYThe Section of Palliative Medicine at St. Vincent’s Manhattan (www.svcmc.org) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its established palliative care consultation service. Our team is strongly interdisciplinary, and we serve a culturally diverse population. The section includes 2 attending physicians, a clinical nurse specialist, a music therapist, and support from the pastoral care department. Primary responsibilities are clinical, including comprehensive medical and psychosocial evaluations of patients and their families, skilled pain and symptom management, family meetings, discharge planning.
The qualified candidate will have broad clinical knowledge, experience in palliative care, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong interest in crosscultural care. Cantonese or Spanish-speaking desirable.
Requirement: Nurse Practitioner licensure in New York State, at least 3-5 years of clinical experience.
Contact: Wendy Edwards, MD
Section Chief of Palliative Medicine
212 604-8832
wedwards@svcmc.org
posted 4-4-08
Hospice, In Patient - Unit Director
Hospice and Palliative Care Partners of Ohio – an agency of the Visiting Nurse Association, Cleveland OHIn this newly created position you assist with the launch and start up of the new In Patient Hospice Unit and will be responsible for general management of the unit's operations including finances, supervision of staff, quality improvement and utilization review. Strong RN experience in home care, LT nursing or hospice with solid and savvy business management skills including budget management, project management, critical thinking skills, and cross-functional employee management. MS or MBA preferred.
Interested applicants may send a resume to vnaopportunities@hotmail.com or contact Janet McKee at 440-289-0953.
posted 3-28-08
Hospice, Home, Residential & In Patient - Advance Practice Nurse
Hospice and Palliative Care Partners of Ohio – an agency of the Visiting Nurse Association, Cleveland OHThis Advance Practice Nurse will provide direct patient care and hospice service to our clients in their home, in residential facilities or in the In Patient Hospice Unit. RN + MS in Nursing, Board Certified in (related) APN Specialty w/ minimal 5 years experience in hospice or home care preferred.
Interested applicants may send a resume to vnaopportunities@hotmail.com or contact Janet McKee at 440-289-0953.
posted 3-28-08
Hospice, Home & Residential - Clinical Manager
Hospice and Palliative Care Partners of Ohio – an agency of the Visiting Nurse Association, Cleveland OHThis RN will manage patient care for our hospice clients in their homes or to those living in residential facilities. This RN Manager will coordinate staff and appropriate hospice services. Minimum 3 years in community health, hospice or home care. BSN preferred.
Interested applicants may send a resume to vnaopportunities@hotmail.com or contact Janet McKee at 440-289-0953.
posted 3-28-08
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News VirginiaProvides initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are referred for palliative care consultation. Modifies the plan of care, as needed, in collaboration with the attending and/or consulting physicians and through the use of approved protocols. The main foci are: symptom management; assistance with decision-making, especially in the context of critical care settings and non-beneficial treatment; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support, and coordination of care until death or discharge.
Education: The Palliative Care NP acts as a resource to staff for clinical issues that arise. He/she performs clinical competency assessment and evaluation of team annually. Identifies educations needs of staff and collaborates with BSHR Education to address them. Participates in family conferences. Assists in the formal and informal training of student and residents in the health professions and clinical pastoral care. Collaborates with BSHR Marketing Services to plan and/or present community service and public educational programs.
Leadership: Assists in formalizing and developing palliative care into a clinical service line for acute care patients/families. Supervises palliative care team members and assures 24/7 coverage for referral and follow-up visits. Maintains a palliative care registry. Participates in utilization management process for palliative care patients, along with Care Management. Has quantitative capacity to track length of stay and cost-savings data analyze trends and collaborate in the preparation of financial reports. Assists in developing and deploying a quality assurance plan. Organizes, conducts, and supports the palliative care interdisciplinary group meeting.
Requirements: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in the State of Virginia. Masters degree in Nursing, including advance practice preparation, is required. Minimum entry level: at least one year of experience as a nurse practitioner; at least five years varied experience in nursing/healthcare. This position requires certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN, advanced) to be obtained within 15 months of hire.
Broad clinical knowledge, excellent patient assessment skills and problem-solving ability are foundational. Knowledge of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to managing symptom distress in seriously ill and dying patients is required. The Palliative Care NP must possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills, especially with families experiencing conflict or distress, and other health care professionals. The Palliative Care NP needs to be able to effectively teach patients, families and staff members at all levels of training and in diverse settings (bedside, classroom, professional meetings). He/she should be a confident mentor and coach for colleagues/staff. In addition to being self-directed and a self-starter, he/she needs to be equally comfortable in seeking guidance and assistance when needed.
Prior experience in program development, leadership, team building, education, and/or quality improvement is desirable. Formal end of life education such as ELNEC or EPEC is preferred. He/she needs to be able to use standardized formulae to calculate length of stay and cost-savings data. Computer literacy in Windows-based systems/software is needed.
Please apply on line at www.BSHR.com
posted 2-7-08
Nurse Practitioner – Palliative and Supportive Care
University of AlabamaPREFERRED PALLIATIVE CLINICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in a clinical setting such as inpatient, outpatient, hospice/homecare. Prefer 3 or more years experience in Palliative Care or related fields. Previous experience in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and/or Oncology preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: The CRNP shall perform clinical (diagnostic/therapeutic) functions and procedures as appropriate to the scope of preparation and specialty certification for which competency has been validated and maintained and as reflected in the CRNP protocol approved by Alabama Board of Nursing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required: Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Alabama is required for approval and for subsequent renewal of approval. Master's prepared or higher degree in nursing and graduation from a nurse practitioner educational program. Certification as a nurse practitioner in the appropriate area of practice from a national certifying body recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Required: Current Alabama CRNP license. Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment
Preferred: Board Certified in Palliative Care or eligible for Certification
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
To apply for this position, please visit our website
posted 1-17-08
Director of Hospice
Manc hester, NHElliot Health System of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire seeks a Director of Hospice for the system's Visiting Nurse Association. Programs and services of the VNA include home health, personal services, childcare, hospice and palliative care, and durable medical equipment. Dedicated staff and a large group of well-trained volunteers provide hospice services. In addition to the physical and spiritual care of patients and families, hospice promotes community education and training through a variety of vehicles.
Reporting to the Vice President of Home, Senior and Community Services, the Director of Hospice provides leadership and direction to the hospice program of the Visiting Nurse Association. This individual will also be responsible for strategic planning for hospice and palliative care, educating EHS leaders regarding hospice care, developing nursing home contracting partnerships, etc.
The appropriate candidate for this position will possess a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent; a master's degree is preferred. In addition, candidates should have at least seven years of progressive management responsibilities in health care programs and at least five years in the hospice field.
If you are interested in more information, please feel free to contact Sharman McGurn at (312) 876-9800 or via e-mail at clada@qlksearch.com
posted 12-26-07
Palliative Care Nurse
Hoboken, NJHoboken University Medical Center in Hoboken, New Jersey is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse. We are open to both RNs and APNs.
Responsibilities include:
- Establish the Palliative care program
- Review satisfaction of the program at the hospital
- Assist in education of staff
- Educate staff on hospice or end of life experience
- Assist with ongoing research on Palliative Care
- Create Policies and Procedures
- Develop bedside evaluation of patient
- Meet with families
- Coordinate consultations
- Excellent communication skills
Laura Reed
Recruiter, Human Resources
Hoboken University Medical Center
308 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Phone 201-418-2260
Fax 201-418-2099
email: lreed@hobokenUMC.com
www.HobokenUMC.com
posted 12-26-07
Nurse Practitioner
MinnesotaFairview Ridges Hospital seeks a nurse practitioner with previous pain and/or palliative care experience and a strong desire to learn and become an expert in both areas. You would join an outstanding, committed practitioner who will mentor you and share the responsibilities of pain and palliative care consults at Fairview Ridges Hospital. Fairview Ridges is a 150-bed, full-service, 24-hour patient care facility in Burnsville, Minn. We have the most advanced emergency, surgery, orthopedic and children's care available in the Twin Cities south of the Minnesota River.
Pain and palliative care practitioners have the support and resources of Transitions and Life Choices, Fairview’s palliative care program, which has the distinction of being one of six Palliative Care Leadership Centers in the country and provides education and technical assistance to new and expanding palliative care programs across the country. Transitions and Life Choices was recognized in 2006 with the prestigious Circle of Life award. Pain and palliative care have been a part of care at Fairview Ridges since 2005.
In your role, you would collaborate with all members of the health care team to develop and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients with pain management concerns, chronic and terminal illnesses. The team consists of chaplain, social worker and physicians, including a close working relationship with the hospitalist group. The care team rounds on an average daily census of 9-10 patients and shares responsibility for new consults. Responsibilities include: working closely with a Pharm. D to develop pain management plans, making recommendations on aggressive symptom management, developing care plans for patients and their families and providing patient/family education. There is potential for outpatient clinic follow-up. This is a .8 position with a Mon.-Fri. schedule.
Our ideal candidate possesses a solid clinical background in either pain or palliative care and enjoys continuous learning as the pain management field evolves. We also are looking for someone that is a great team player and enjoys working with the entire care team, which includes: nurses, pharmacists, physicians, care coordinators, social workers and chaplains. This will require excellent interpersonal skills. Our preference is for candidates with pain or palliative care certification. If you do not have certification, our goal and expectation is that you become certified in one or both areas. We have an electronic medical record.
For more information, contact Tara Miller, Fairview Physician Recruitment: toll-free 800-842-6469, fax 612-672-2986, e-mail tmiller8@fairview.org, TTY 612-672-7300 or go online at fairview.org. EEO/AA Employer
posted 12-6-07
NURSE PRACTITIONER - PALLIATIVE CARE NURSING
MinnesotaPosition available for a Nurse Practitioner to provide direct patient care and manage our Palliative Care nursing program at North Country Regional Hospital. Applicants must be willing to obtain certification by a national nursing certifying body in Palliative Care within 2 years of hire. Applicant must also have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in the acute care setting. Excellent people skills and a commitment to service excellence a must. Please send resume to Human Resources Dept., North Country Regional Hospital, 1300 Anne St. NW, Bemidji, MN. 56601. EEO/AAP - Smoke Free Environment
posted 11-6-07
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
South CarolinaThe Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner applies advanced knowledge/clinical skills necessary to assess/manage the healthcare of high risk, acutely/chronically ill patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs health histories, physical exams, patient teaching and discharge planning. Orders, interprets and follows up on lab tests and results. Performs selected procedures and documents care orally and in writing. Initiates emergency measures as indicated. Recognizes abnormalities that justify immediate referral for intervention by others.
- Initiates, evaluates, reviews and changes orders for selected medications and diagnostic studies/treatments within physician preceptor approved protocols.
- Assesses, initiates and coordinates patient care on a daily basis under the supervision of the physician preceptor.
- Requests consultations from all services as needed in collaboration with physician preceptor and/or established protocols.
- Acts as a liaison with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals within hospital, providing education, communication and support for healthcare staff, patients and families.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; graduate of certified or accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing practice
- Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: RN licensed in South Carolina and certification in practice area
- Special Training: must possess knowledge and special skills necessary to treat patients
Palmetto Health offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. Call, e-mail or apply online:
Andrea Harrelson
803.296.3804
recruiter7@palmettohealth.org
http://www.palmettohealth.org
Posted 10-18-07
Pediatric Palliative Care Program Manager
Bay Area, CAPathways Home Health and Hospice is a community based not-for-profit health care organization. We have been serving the residents of the San Francisco Bay area for 30 years. We are seeking a clinician to further develop and expand our program for terminally ill children and their families. We call our program Pathways Kids.
Working from our Sunnyvale office this position:
- Provides leadership and direction to the Pediatric Palliative Care program
- Hires, orients, trains, supervises, evaluates and provides direct supervision to assigned staff members
- Maintains appropriate staffing and productivity levels for assigned team members
- Is responsible for financial outcomes related to patient care
- Collaborates with the Pathways Foundation to secure additional funding opportunities
- Constructs data reports as required by funding sources
- Carries a patient case load and performs all functions as outlined in the “Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Case Manager” job description
- Acts as a clinical resource to staff
- Acts as a community liaison with local hospitals, regional and state and national entities as appropriate
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of California. Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Masters prepared
- Minimum of 2 years of pediatric clinical experience
- Supervisory and palliative care or hospice experience preferred
- Program development experience desired
- Knowledge and support of palliative care and hospice philosophies required
- Current CPR certification
- Current California Driver’s license and automobile insurance
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
For immediate consideration please submit resume to:
Karen Aspinwall, Professional Staff Recruiter
Email Resume: kaspinwall@pathwayshealth.org
Call: 408-773-4224
www.pathwayshealth.org
Hospice Liaisons
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Full Time - Manhattan
Per Diem - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens
At Visiting Nurse Service of New York, the largest non-profit home health care organization in the nation, we deliver home- and community-based services to over 30,000 individuals on a daily basis. Hospice Care is an integral part of the services we offer. Working in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, our staff cares for individuals residing in a variety of living environments with all types of illnesses.
Our Hospice Care team offers a program of hope and humanity. Our goal is to promote quality of life for terminally ill patients by providing the best medical, emotional and spiritual care at home. Hospice Care nurses coordinate a plan of care that delivers the support, medication and the necessary equipment to provide the highest level of comfort for every patient and to give patients and their families the chance to make the most of each day.
We are seeking a full time nurse for two leading New York City hospitals as well as per diem nurses for hospitals in NYC area. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators, palliative care teams and the VNSNY Hospice staff to facilitate and manage the transition of patients from the hospitals to hospice care at home, skilled nursing facility or hospice inpatient setting.
The ideal candidate must be an experienced practitioner and demonstrate an in depth knowledge of hospice and palliative care. Requires a NYS RN license. Master's degree in nursing or certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
For consideration, please send resume to grace.martin@vnsny.org or fax: 212-609-1980.
VISITING NURSE SERVICE OF NEW YORK
www.vnsny.org
posted 10-12-07
Nurse Practitioner- Palliative Care
MaineGeneral Medical Center - Waterville, MEResponsibilities: Serves as a member of the Palliative Care Team, providing consultative and follow-up care upon referral to patients and families. Practices in collaboration with the Palliative Care Medical Director. Coordinates care and services for patients and families across the continuum of care. Acts as a resource to staff and families regarding palliative/end of life care. Promotes palliative care within the organization and the larger community.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree- Nurse Practitioner
- Current licensure as a registered nurse to practice professional nursing in the State of Maine
- Current certification by a national certifying body approved by the Board of Nursing as a nurse practitioner
- Current licensure as and Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Maine
- Prescriptive ability in the state of Maine with a current DEA certificate
- Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred
- Minimum of three years experience, preferably in palliative care, oncology and/or hospice care
- Excellent assessment, diagnosis and treatment skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-directed, motivated and highly organized
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday; no weekends or holidays
MaineGeneral has a commitment to providing our patients with state of the art cancer and palliative care. A new outpatient cancer center was opened in July 2007 to provide state of the art technology as well as alternative options in a healing environment.
For more information, please visit our website at www.mainegeneral.org or contact Karen Dostie, Nurse Recruiter, at karen.dostie@mainegeneral.org or toll-free at 1-866-853-5235.
posted 10-8-07
Palliative Care Clinical Educator
Boca Raton, FloridaWe are looking for a motivated nurse to join our successful Palliative Care Program at Boca Raton Community Hospital. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, this individual will provide direct patient care to palliative care patients and their families through our inpatient consult service as well as our outpatient program. The individual will also proactively identify opportunities to improve the patient and family experience of care and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource use. The position also involves providing internal education about palliative care as well as teaching involvement with the medical school we are affiliated with.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing or LCSW
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred
- A minimum of five years of direct patient care experience required
- Practice experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology, or hospice/ palliative care preferred
- Licensure/Regulation/Certification: Current FL RN License and BLS
For further information, please contact:
Stefanie McKee, Ph.D.
Director, Palliative Care
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida 33486
smckee@brch.com
562-955-3743
Application can be competed online at www.brch.com
posted 9-14-07
Nurse Practitioner- Palliative Care (406406)
Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Minneapolis, MN.
Responsibilities:
Provide consultative services on the hospital palliative care team, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Provide evidence based care related to assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with advanced progressive illness while promoting a healing environment.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing - Licensed Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced practice certification in hospice and palliative care preferred
- Minimum five years experience, three of which must have been in palliative care, oncology, geriatric or hospice care.
- Expertise in end of life care, including advanced care planning, pain and symptom management of seriously ill patients, and psychosocial/emotional care issues
- Excellent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Highly organized, self-directed, and motivated
- Creative and innovative in problem solving
Schedule: 40hrs/wk, days, rotating weekends with other providers
Allina is proud to offer its people highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that include a 401(k)/403(b), and much, much more. Check online for other nursing opportunities throughout Allina! To apply, please visit www.allina.com/jobs, email your resume to nurserecruitment@allina.com or call 866-456-4567. EEO/AA
posted 7-20-07
Patient Services, Home & Residential Director
VNA, Cleveland, OHThis highly visible position is responsible for day-to-day general management of hospice home-based operations, supervision of key personnel, coordinating education, orientation and quality improvement and assisting with program and business development. A master’s degree, RN licensure and 5+ years of supervisory or administrative experience in a hospice or community care environment are required. Strong leadership, communication and critical thinking skills are also essential. Hospice and palliative care certification is preferred.
Interested candidates may send a confidential resume to jemckee@sbcglobal.netor they may phone directly to:
Janet McKee, LPN/BA
Recruiter
VNA, Cleveland
440-289-0953
posted 7-17-07
New Hospice Inpatient Unit Administrator
VNA, Cleveland, OHIn this newly created position, you will assist in the launch and start-up of the new Hospice Unit and be responsible for general management of the Hospice Inpatient Unit operations. This will involve financial management of the unit, direct supervision of inpatient staff and active participation in quality improvement and utilization review. Success demands RN licensure, 3+ years of management or supervisory experience, the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and demonstrated organizational and communication skills. A master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration or business preferred.
Interested candidates may send a confidential resume to jemckee@sbcglobal.netor they may phone directly to:
Janet McKee, LPN/BA
Recruiter
VNA, Cleveland
440-289-0953
posted 7-17-07
Advanced Practice Nurse for Palliative Care Team
Mineola, NYWinthrop University Hospital, a 591-bed teaching hospital located on Long Island, is searching for a motivated and energetic nurse practitioner interested in an exciting full time opportunity to join a new inpatient Palliative Care Consultation Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of this service, working in collaboration with physicians who are board certified in hospice and palliative medicine, as well as with other disciplines including a full time clinical pastoral care staff, to provide excellent palliative care services.
Requirements include:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- Current New York State Nurse Practitioner License.
- 3 years hospice/palliative care experience preferred; geriatrics or oncology nursing experience will be considered.
Winthrop Offers:
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Continuing Education Program
To learn more about Winthrop University Hospital, visit www.winthrop.org.
Interested candidates may send resumes and letters of interest to:
Jeffrey Berger, MD
Medical Director, Palliative Care Services
Winthrop University Hospital
222 Station Plaza North, Suite 518
Mineola, New York 11501
jberger@winthrop.org
posted 07-10-07
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta, GAPalliative Care Inpatient Consult Service, Emory Healthcare, Emory University Hospital and Emory Crawford Long Hospital
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Assists in the evaluation and treatment of palliative care patients in the acute care settings of Emory University Hospital and Crawford Long Hospital as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Conducts patient and family interviews. Provides patient and family education, and helps to educate other health care professionals on palliative care.Previous hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides primary care to patients. Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Conducts patient interviews, and collects and interprets diagnostic data. May perform physical examinations and specialized procedures under the direction of a physician. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records. Provides patient education, and trains other health care professionals. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Licensed as a nurse and approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the state of Georgia.
To apply, please visit http://emoryhealthcare.org/
Questions? Please call or email
Dr. Melissa Mahoney
404-550-1455
melissa.mahoney@emoryhealthcare.org
Dr. Stephanie Grossman
404-313-0455
stephanie.grossman@emoryhealthcare.org
posted 07-06-07
Social Workers:
Social Worker, Palliative Care Service
Lawrence Hospital CenterBronxville, NY
Part Time (3 days per week)
Purpose of the Position:
- Provides critical psycho-social support to palliative care patients through the palliative care services consult team
- Uses their professional background and skills to assist the team and facilitate patient-family meetings and assists team, attending physicians, staff, and patient and family in the clarification of the goals of care and the plan of care
- Assists the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in ensuring excellent patient care services, coordinating educational and outreach services, leading quality improvement initiatives, and linking team efforts with other hospital departments and with outpatient and community services
- Coordinates team efforts with appropriate hospital support departments to ensure smooth discharge planning and clear follow-up post discharge; may assist in the development of creative community or system care options for patients
- Serves as a liaison with the hospital hospice and other community hospices, home health, and nursing homes to ensure care coordination and appropriate assignments and resource allocation to meet patient needs throughout the continuum of care
- Participation in the interdisciplinary palliative care services team and provision of direct patient care and appropriate related services to the patient
- Facilitation of formal and informal meetings regarding patient and family communication and decision making
- Participation in the development and review of appropriate protocols and processes that support appropriate referral and consistent care
- Participation in developing and implementing appropriate measures of patient care quality and satisfaction
- Participation in the development of educational programs and materials
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LCSW or equivalent
- Demonstrated evidence of experience in palliative care settings
- 3-5 years of inpatient, outpatient, or home-based social work
- Experience with quality improvement methodology preferred
- Availability at least four days per week, part-time.
For further information kindly contact Maura Del Bene, NP at 914-787-4190 or by email at mdelbene@stellarishealth.org
Interviews will begin the week after Labor Day
Lawrence Hospital Center is located in Bronxville NY across from the Metro North train station.
posted 9-14-07
SOCIAL WORKER, PALLIATIVE CARE CONSULT TEAM
Santa Barbara, CASanta Barbara hospice organization is seeking a Palliative Care Consult Service Social Worker, who will be responsible for the delivery of varied social work services to palliative care patients and their families in hospital setting. Provides psychosocial assessments, ongoing psychosocial interventions, direct casework services, bereavement assessment and implementation of the bereavement care plan, community education, outreach and referral. Coordinates and manages Bereavement Services.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from a School of Social Work, Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Demonstrated ability in casework and counseling, including a familiarity with community resources
- Knowledge about the hospice philosophy of care, end-of-life issues and grief recovery
- Minimum of 3 years case work experience in a hospice, palliative care or health care setting
To apply: Please email resume with cover letter to Charlene Montgomery, Snelling Staffing Services, Santa Barbara.
posted 07-6-07
Administration:
Executive Director of Regional Hospice
Danbury, CT
Building a career at Regional Hospice of Western CT, Inc. is an extraordinary opportunity to be a lead member on our team as we continue to grow our hospice and palliative care services. We are a Joint Commission accredited, nonprofit hospice providing care, comfort and compassion for those affected by life-limiting illness and loss.
Regional Hospice of Western CT, Inc., an affiliate of Danbury Health Systems, Inc. and the leading hospice provider in the Greater Danbury area, is currently seeking an Executive Director.
In this role, you will provide administrative management functions that are necessary to carry out the mission and objectives of the agency. In cooperation with the Board of Directors and the Chief Nursing Executive of Danbury Hospital, the Executive Director plans, develops, organizes, manages, implements, and evaluates the delivery of comprehensive hospice, palliative home care and bereavement services to families of Western Connecticut.
The Executive Director is a mission-based steward who consistently leads the agency by managing available resources in a manner that maximizes mission effectiveness. You will maintain an on-going relationship with professional and non-professional staff of the agency and the community. Under the direction of the Board and within Board policy, you will have full authority to manage the affairs of the agency in compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations.
Requires a Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration or Business Administration and five years of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care agency or related community health care program which includes care of the sick. Must have a proven record of strategic and fiscal planning, financial management and operations, fund development, community relations and marketing, volunteer recruitment, board governance and compliance within the nonprofit sector. Must have a working knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and State of CT licensure regulations for homecare and hospice.
We offer an excellent salary and flexible benefits package. To make a difference in your life, please apply online to www.danburyhospital.org or call 203-739-7330. We are an affirmative action equal opportunity employer, proud of our workforce diversity. Drug screening/background checks are conditions of employment.
posted 5-30-07
Vice President of Medical Services
Associate Medical Director
New Port Richey, FL
Gulfside Regional Hospice, a fast-growing progressive hospice and palliative care organization, is seeking experienced physicians for the following positions:
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL SERVICES
- Full-time executive and administrative employee reporting directly to the CEO
- Board certified in hospice and palliative care
- Two or more years of hospice administrative experience
- Management of physicians, both hospice-certified and non-hospice-certified
- Executive leadership experience
- Team-oriented; able to develop policies and procedures and lead organization with quality medical services
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
- Full-time physician reporting to Vice President of Medical Services
- Preferably Board certified in hospice and palliative care
- Minimum of two years of hospice medical services experience
- Oversight of three to five teams, two to three physicians
- Responsible for quality management, IDT and physician services in one branch of the organization
E-mail or Fax curriculum vitae to:
Wyn Dale
Assistant to the President and CEO
Gulfside Regional Hospice, Inc.
Wyn.dale@grhospice.org
Fax: 727-849-0942
posted 5-1-07
Director IT – HAVEN HOSPICE
Gainesville, FL
This position oversees the overall leadership, strategy and management of the information technology initiatives undertaken to support the vision, leadership and goals of Haven Hospice. Directs and coordinates the planning and integration of information technology management, budgeting, strategic and tactical plan, business process re-engineering, applications support, network and infrastructure, telecommunication systems, user services (help desk, desktop support, and training) and is responsible for the development of database system strategies to include data security and warehousing, clinical applications and other related technologies as requested. The Director of Information Technology ensures the continuous (24/7) delivery of available and responsive systems, and timely and accurate data throughout.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study.
Experience: 10+ years progressive management experience in the Information Technology industry, with 2 of those years preferably in a hospice/healthcare environment and emphasis on networks, telecommunications and database administration. IT planning at the tactical and strategic levels. Budget development and administration. Focus on IT process management and improvement.
Submit resumes to: exrecruiter@bellsouth.net
Posted 8-4-06
Hospice Program Coordinator
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Queens, NY
Visiting Nurse Service of New York provides critical home- and community-based health care services to residents of New York. We are recognized nationally for the scope and innovation of our services, delivering professional and paraprofessional services throughout all five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Westchester counties.
We seek a Hospice Program Coordinator who will be responsible to plan, organize and coordinate volunteer activities for Queens & Bronx VNSNY Hospice Care teams. You will recruit, train, support volunteers, lead special events and activities in collaboration with volunteer coordinator of other boroughs. Additional responsibilities include maintaining volunteer personnel files and utilization data. Excellent computer and communication skills required. Some travel within boroughs and after-hours or weekends required.
Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, or related discipline. Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in volunteer field in a health related or community based setting is preferred.
This is a salaried position with benefits.
For immediate consideration please send your resume and cover letter to:
our website (strongly encouraged)
email (as an attachment)
fax: 212-609-1980
Please reference ad code: HVC52306
Updated 6-30-06
Spiritual Services:
Other Job Boards:
AAHPM Jobmart -The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Jobmart is designed to match professionals in palliative care with opportunities available. The Jobmart is also a place for organizations to post classified ads.
American Geriatrics Society Jobs and Training -The American Geriatrics Society provides a list of career opportunities for geriatrics health care professionals on the jobs and training section of their website.
StopPain.org Employment Opportunities -The Department of Pain Medicine and palliative care Stop Pain.org at Beth Israel Medical Center has a listing of jobs under their Employment Opportunities section for professionals.