Palliative Care Physician, Central Region (Edison, New Jersey)
Hackensack Meridian Health
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Nov-24
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: PalliativeCentral_Central
At Hackensack Meridian Health we're ready to help you advance your career! We are actively seeking an exceptional Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Care Physician to join our thriving and expanding health network primarily in the inpatient setting, with outpatient services as well. Candidates with clinical expertise, effective communication, academic prowess, and a dedication to exceptional patient care are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION DETAILS:
Under the supervision of the Palliative Care leadership, the faculty member will work with a multidisciplinary team—including a nurse practitioner, social worker, and chaplain—to provide excellent clinical care. You will join a system-wide effort to ensure integrated palliative care, including development and implementation of clinical protocols and best practices across various patient populations.
Join a successful program including physicians and more than twenty certified nurse practitioners who provide pain and non-pain symptom management and advanced palliative care for patients as they receive care from their primary care or specialist team
Actively identify opportunities to improve the patient and family care experience
Teaching opportunities with residents, as well as nursing students
Shared call
Potential for faculty appointment to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
WHAT WE CAN OFFER:
A dynamic network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration and mentorship with strong clinical support
Highly competitive compensation package
Robust benefits package
OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS:
M.D./D.O. degree from a recognized Medical or Osteopathic School
Ability to apply for a New Jersey Medical License
Strong clinical and collaborative skills, as well as an interest in education.
Hospice & Palliative Medicine (HPM) board-eligible/certified, with fellowship training OR 2 years’ experience in HPM field beyond board certification.
Ability to balance emotionally challenging situations in the context of serious medical illness
Ability to assess, evaluate, plan, and implement care in complex and life limiting situations
For immediate consideration, please contact
Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter at Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org or call/text 732-890-9339
Hackensack Meridian Healthis the leading not-for-profit health care network in New Jersey offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research, and life-enhancing care aiming to serve as a national model for changing and simplifying health care delivery through partnerships with innovative companies and focusing on quality and safety.