Palliative Care Site Leader/University of Vermont Medical Center

Clinical Scholar Path, Assistant/Associate/Professor

At The University of Vermont Medical Center, we’ve brought humanity, compassion and healing to the people of Vermont for over a century. We are the University of Vermont’s academic medical center, a 620-bed hospital that serves as the community hospital for the Burlington area, and a regional referral center for Vermont and Northern New York.

The Department of Family Medicine at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Health Network invites applications for a board certified or eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing academic Division of Palliative Medicine.

The successful candidate will:

• assume the Site Leader Role for the University of Vermont Medical Center site of the University of Vermont Health Network Division of Palliative Medicine
• oversee all day-to-day clinical and educational activities for the University of Vermont Medical Center Division of Palliative Medicine site
• envision and operationalize growth of clinical services at the University of Vermont Medical Center
• lead quality initiatives for the Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in partnership with other site leaders and the Network Division Head
• care for patients as part of the inpatient & outpatient palliative care consultation services at the University of Vermont Medical Center
• demonstrate outstanding communication skills in interpersonal, clinical, and teaching settings
• enhance the Division's focus on Excellence in Communication quality, innovation, training, scholarship and research
• demonstrate 3-5 years of experience successfully leading an interprofessional clinical team (preferred but not required)

This position is a 1.0 FTE structured to serve 135 days of inpatient clinical days including weekends and holidays. Additional time will be spent on program development and quality improvement leadership. The clinical appointment will be at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in the Clinical Scholar pathway; commensurate with experience.  The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, scholarship and/or service. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they have worked toward diversity and inclusion in previous positions and will further this goal at the University of Vermont. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern New York.  Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools; this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the US.  Additional information about the University of Vermont Medical Center and the Department of Family Medicine can be obtained at:

https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/Documents/Careers/Physician_Career_guide.pdf

http://www.med.uvm.edu/familymedicine/home 

Please apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com, position number 00027112. Applications should include a cover letter summarizing qualifications and contributions to diversity, a curriculum vitae, and names/contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding this opportunity may be directed to Nicholas Cosentino, Physician Recruitment, at: nicholas.cosentino@uvmhealth.org

About University of Vermont Health Network

The University of Vermont (UVM) is Vermont's public university. Its setting in a valley on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents alike. The Larner College of Medicine is located on the University of Vermont campus, and adjacent to The University of Vermont Medical Center, fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership. As the 7th oldest medical school in the nation, the Larner College of Medicine has a longstanding reputation for educating and training superb physicians and scientists, fostering groundbreaking research to improve patients’ lives, and actively engaging with the community of Vermont and the region. For nearly 200 years, the Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont has educated physicians and scientists, conducted world class biomedical research, and partnered in caring for patients and their families.

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