Physician _Palliative Care
Where
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Valhalla, NY, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$210,000 - $250,000
Description
Palliative care physician to provide inpatient and outpatient specialist palliative care services to patients with serious illness as part of the Westchester Medical Center Palliative Care Section. Under the supervision of the Palliative Medicine Section Chief, the physician will work with a multidisciplinary palliative care team including nurse practitioners, social worker, and chaplain in providing specialist level palliative care.
Responsibilities:
· Provides inpatient and outpatient palliative care services to patients with serious illness at Westchester Medical Center · Provides comprehensive assessment and management of pain and other symptoms in the setting of serious illness · Conducts advance care planning and goals of care discussions with patients and families. · Facilitates access to appropriate supportive care services · Teaches principles of palliative care to other hospital staff as part of hospital wide palliative care educational initiatives · Provides precepting and supervision of fellows, residents and medical students participating in palliative care clinical rotations · Participates in Palliative Medicine Section quality improvement projects and other initiatives Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO)
Licenses / Certifications:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine with fellowship desired or at least 2 years experience in palliative care Unrestricted NYS medical licensure, or the ability to obtain one
Other:
A strong foundation and experience in medical education, research or quality improvement is preferred. Physical Requirements: Physical Activity Sedentary Work (involves sitting most of the time, occasionally walking and standing; requires lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and/or occasionally lifting or carrying objects) Other Physical Requirements ☒ Blood Bourne Exposure☒ Hearing☒ Manual Dexterity ☒ Visual Acuity
About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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Attn: Herbert Trinidad
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (914) 493-2011