Faculty.Professor.Assistant - Full-Time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

The Department of Medicine and Section of Palliative Care in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time physician (MD/DO) in a relevant field with a focus on palliative care and serious illness at the level of Assistant Professor in the non-tenure stream. Candidates must have board certification or board eligibility in palliative medicine.

The Section of Palliative Care is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving quality of life for patients and families through delivery of quality palliative care, education of palliative care skills and advancement in palliative care innovation. Our interdisciplinary palliative care team provides services across UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and outpatient clinics throughout the region. The team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, psychiatrists, and music therapists/counselors, each with specialized expertise in palliative care. Our fellowship program is nationally recognized and comprised of four fellowship tracks to accommodate diverse career goals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide clinical care as the attending physician for the hospital-based palliative care consult service and deliver outpatient palliative care services in ambulatory clinic settings
• Contribute to the education and development of medical learners through clinical teaching, mentorship, and active participation in Palliative Care Grand Rounds and Journal Club activities
• Engage in scholarly activities that advance the field of palliative care, including research publications, abstract development and presentation, and delivery of invited lectures.
• Participate in service and leadership activities through committee and task force involvement, mentorship and coaching, peer review of scholarly manuscripts, and organizational leadership roles

Applicants for Assistant Professor, non-tenure stream, should have three or more years of experience in the field of clinical and/or health services; have dispersed results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; have noteworthy teaching experience; and established the capability for continued career development, promotion, and tenure.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae for position #26006629 and apply using this link: http://www.join.pitt.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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