Opportunities

Georgia – Palliative Care

Georgia health system is seeking a board eligible/board certified Palliative Medicine physician to expand their current palliative care service line, by offering inpatient and limited outpatient services in west Georgia. 

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 their Palliative Care services
• 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.
• Monday – Friday (5 days/40 hours per week). 

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 must meet eligibility requirements

About the area

• Quiet, close-knit neighborhoods, exciting nightlife, an active recreation and arts scene, top-flight public and private schools, ample outdoors opportunities and more — all these make west Georgia so attractive to medical professionals.
• The region features excellent public and private school systems, a large state university and state technical school, a robust artisan and agritourism industry, an active sports scene and more — all within a short distance of downtown Atlanta and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The region also offers a thriving arts scene, a robust agritourism industry and active nightlife.
• Convenient to major metropolitan areas while maintaining rural charm, this is an attractive option for candidates in a host of job categories. Their location offers affordable housing options, ample parks and more.

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