Physician / Palliative Medicine / Massachusetts / Permanent / Palliative Care Director opening in Western Massachusetts Job

Enterprise Medical Recruiting
Springfield, MA, 01101, USA

Healthcare
Full-time
Palliative Care
Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Medical Education

Our job summary

This permanent position is for a board-certified Palliative Care Physician to serve as the Fellowship Director in western Massachusetts. The role involves leading academic education, curriculum development, and training fellows, residents, and medical students within a collaborative palliative care division across multiple hospitals and care settings. The position offers competitive salary and benefits while contributing to the growth of a premier academic palliative care program.

Palliative Medicine Fellowship Director opening in western Massachusetts. Join a highly collaborative team of 4 palliative care physicians, 5 advanced practitioners, one social worker, and strong support staff. This system-wide position will play an active role in the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care across four hospitals and multiple primary care practices, facilitating the growth and development of centers of excellence for the communities we serve in western Massachusetts

About the Opportunity

We are the only academic palliative care program with a fellowship in western Massachusetts
Candidates will have to have been board-certified in Palliative Care for at least 3 years to apply
The ideal candidate will qualify for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
Experience/expertise in academic education, ACGME regulations, and curriculum development for a wide variety of learners is desirable
We will recruit our first fellows class upon your onboarding
As a benchmark, the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care typically trains two fellows in Geriatrics fellowship on a yearly basis
In addition to fellows, you will have the opportunity to teach residents, medical students, and other learners
Our Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care includes a home-based palliative care program, specialty-clinic-based palliative care, a hospice service (both home and GIP locations), and a robust inpatient consult service
Members of the Palliative Care Quality Collaborative (PCQC) program at a Premier level
Highly competitive salary and robust benefits package

Community/Location

The Pioneer Valley is a thriving area located in western Massachusetts and provides extensive access to urban, suburban, and rural amenities
Our region boasts a myriad of opportunities for recreation, music, education, and art enthusiasts
Enjoy picturesque four-season living, excellent schools, and year-round social and cultural events
Located 2 hours from Boston. 3 hours to New York and just 20 minutes to Bradley International Airport
Home to five colleges and ple

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