Physician--Palliative Medicine Physician at Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla, New York

Job Summary:

Palliative care physician to provide inpatient and outpatient specialist palliative care services to patients with serious illness as part of the Westchester Medical Center Palliative Care Section. Under the supervision of the Palliative Medicine Section Chief, the physician will work with a multidisciplinary palliative care team including nurse practitioners, social worker, and chaplain in providing specialist level palliative care.

Responsibilities:

· Provides inpatient and outpatient palliative care services to patients with serious illness at Westchester Medical Center

· Provides comprehensive assessment and management of pain and other symptoms in the setting of serious illness

· Conducts advance care planning and goals of care discussions with patients and families.

· Facilitates access to appropriate supportive care services

· Teaches principles of palliative care to other hospital staff as part of hospital wide palliative care educational initiatives

· Provides precepting and supervision of fellows, residents and medical students participating in palliative care clinical rotations

· Participates in Palliative Medicine Section quality improvement projects and other initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO)

Licenses / Certifications:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine with fellowship desired or at least 2 years experience in palliative care

Unrestricted NYS medical licensure, or the ability to obtain one

Other:

A strong foundation and experience in medical education, research or quality improvement is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity

Sedentary Work (involves sitting most of the time, occasionally walking and standing; requires lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and/or occasionally lifting or carrying objects)

Other Physical Requirements

Blood Bourne Exposure Hearing Manual Dexterity

Visual Acuity