Inpatient Palliative Care Physician

US-NM-Albuquerque

Providers

Req #: 47214
Type: Full Time

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

				Overview:

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified Palliative Care Physician to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Practice Highlights:

* 7-8 consults per day
* Inpatient coverage only
* APC and multidisciplinary care team

Responsibilities:

Summary:
Makes all professional medical judgments in care of patients seen

Responsibilities:

* Assumes the attending role for inpatient pallitive care patients in the community and in Presbyterian Hospital and Rust Medical Center.
* As a consultant, works with patient and family to develop a recommended plan of care supports appropriate medical treatment in concordance with the patients goals of care.
* Uses clinical skills to relieve the suffering of patients and their families.
* Collaborates with the work of the inpatient pallitave care team RN, APCs' direct patient care activities, as required by Medical Staff Bylaws.
* Peforms additional duties as required

Other information:
MD/DO in a primary medical field appropriate to ABHPM standards. Five or more years experience is ideal. Prefer fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine expected within 2 years of employment.

Qualifications:

Type of Opportunity: Full Time 
FTE: 1.000000
			
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