Palliative Care Physician / Head of Palliative Care

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Support: Provide strategic input to support the overall direction and growth of the Cancer Center. Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement initiatives that enhance patient care and satisfaction.
• Quality Oversight: Assist in overseeing the quality of care services, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement. Contribute to the development of quality metrics and monitor outcomes to ensure high standards of care.
• Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought leader in palliative care and cancer support, contributing to the development of clinical guidelines, protocols, and educational materials. Stay informed about industry trends and innovations.
• Program Development and Improvement: Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Cancer Center. Identify opportunities for enhancement and implement effective solutions.
• Patient Care: Provide specialized palliative care to cancer patients, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, patients, and families, to ensure integrated and patient-centered care.
• Education and Training: Develop and deliver educational sessions for healthcare professionals and staff on palliative care best practices and new developments.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics to assess program performance, identify trends, and inform strategic decisions. Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Community Engagement: Represent the Cancer Center at conferences, seminars, and industry events, fostering connections and sharing expertise in palliative care.
• Clinical Oversight: Provide clinical oversight and supervision to other Cancer Center clinicians, when necessary.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties as required to support the mission and goals of the Cancer Center.

Requirements:

• Medical Qualifications: Physician (MD/DO) with over 5 years of post-residency experience. Must be board certified in palliative medicine.
• Resident of and licensed in a compact state
• Clinical Experience: Extensive experience in palliative care, particularly within an oncology setting. Demonstrated high-quality clinical practice and patient care skills.
• Project/Program Management: Proven experience in project or program development and management. Ability to coordinate and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex medical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of initiatives that drive value and improve patient outcomes.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and needs

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location.
• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, 40 days per week.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity work environment.
• Ability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment.
• No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs. of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required.
• Ability to interact with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner.