Physician: Palliative Care - Northwestern Health Network Medical Group

Overview

Description

Northwestern Medicine is expanding its Palliative Care program across health network locations throughout the Chicago suburbs. We are seeking compassionate, innovative physicians to be part of this ambitious initiative to expand what is already the premier Palliative Medicine program in Chicagoland.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• BE/BC in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

• A mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• Symptom management
• Develop and facilitate goals of care in the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Participate in process improvement and program development

• Dedicated Palliative Medicine APPs
• Additional support from social work, dedicated nursing, pastoral care
• System wide EMR (EPIC)
• Opportunities for program building and leadership
• Opportunities to participate in tumor boards, quality initiatives, research and clinical trials
• Robust collaboration with the academic Palliative Medicine department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• A system culture that puts the patient first in everything we do
• Program commitment to promoting the well-being of all team members

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Learn more about benefits.