Assistant Professor, Palliative Care (0.5 FTE)
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
The Division of Hematology and Oncology Section of Palliative Care at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join its interdisciplinary team. This hybrid role includes approximately equal inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities providing comprehensive palliative care to patients with serious illness across the full continuum of care.
Live and work in Portland a vibrant city with outstanding food arts and culture and easy access to world-class hiking skiing and coastline adventures.
When you apply please upload a Resume/CV and Letter of Interest.
Function/Duties of Position
Clinical Responsibilities
Inpatient Care (approximately 50%)
- Provide inpatient palliative care consultation for patients with serious and life-limiting illness across medical and surgical services
- Partner closely with primary teams specialists nursing social work chaplaincy pharmacy and other disciplines to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care
- Support complex symptom management serious illness communication and transitions of care
- Provide in-person weekday coverage with participation in a shared after-hours pager call rotation by phone only
- Participate in relevant institutional committees and clinical review meetings to provide palliative care representation
Outpatient Care (approximately 50%)
- Provide longitudinal outpatient palliative care for patients and families navigating serious oncologic illness at the Knight Cancer Institute
- Collaborate with specialty clinics and referring providers to support symptom management goals of care and continuity across care settings
- Contribute to program development and optimization of outpatient palliative care models
Education and Academic Mission
- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students residents fellows and other learners in palliative care principles and practice
- Engage in bedside teaching didactic sessions and interdisciplinary learning activities
- Contribute to the academic mission of OHSU through clinical education quality improvement scholarship or program development consistent with the candidates interests and academic track
Required Qualifications
- MD/DO
- U.S. Board certified/eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon
Additional Details
As an OHSU faculty member you will access robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical dental and vision plans generous paid time off multiple retirement options participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program wellness support and more.
Youll also find a commitment to belonging. OHSU welcomes diverse people and ideas and we foster a culture that is inclusive equitable and accepting of all. We aim to help you:
- Feel supported.
- Explore well-being programs and resources.
- Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.
- Find fulfillment by balancing work life and community.
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Why apply to OHSU
In addition to caring for patients we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portlands largest employer we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome.
OHSU welcomes people of all ages ethnicities genders national origins religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
OHSU treats the most complex health needs in the region, makes discoveries that save lives and educates next-generation health professionals.
