Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians - Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor
Where
The University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Description
SECTION OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
DIVISION OF GERIATRIC AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Michigan Medicine is seeking board certified Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians to join our successful program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This clinical faculty position is a unique opportunity to join any of our various service lines, including palliative care in outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, as well as potential participation within innovative models of community and home-based care -- all dedicated to providing outstanding care to adult patients with serious illness. This position also provides the opportunity to engage in clinically oriented scholarly activity and teaching as part of an academic faculty appointment on the Clinical Track at the University of Michigan Medical School, where participation in educational activities, weekly educational conferences, and faculty development is encouraged among a collegial faculty.
The ideal candidate will be board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, have successfully completed an ACGME accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program and have experience in Palliative Medicine. They should hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the State of Michigan. Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with other clinicians and interprofessional team members. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Evidence of clinical competence and experience teaching in a clinical and didactic setting is expected.
Role Description: This position will promote a model of excellence for Adult Palliative Medicine
Reporting Relationships: This position will report to a home department with oversight by the Section Head, Adult Palliative Medicine
For more information about the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, and our Palliative Medicine Section, please visit our websites: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/dgpm/geriatric-medicine and https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/dgpm/palliative-medicine
Interested applicants may apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications. Addressed to Dr. Adam Marks, Section Head, Adult Palliative Medicine and emailed to [email protected]. This position is posted as Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.
Palliative Care Program’s vision is changing lives for people with serious illness through our exceptional care, education, and research.
Palliative Care Program’s mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with serious illness/es and support their caregivers.
Palliative Care Programs values are -
1. Caring – We will treat everyone with dignity and compassion promoting the well-being of patients, caregivers, self and others.
2. Innovation – We will promote a culture of creativity, flexibility and curiosity in serious illness care that inspires new ideas and ways of thinking, behaving, and improving quality of life.
3. Inclusion – We will foster a fair and just environment where all have a sense of belonging, voices that are heard, and opportunities to achieve and thrive.
4. Integrity – We will hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards demonstrating courage, truth and transparency in our words and actions with patients, caregivers, and each other.
5. Teamwork – We will collaborate as an interdisciplinary team with patients and families, valuing diversity, equity, and fairness, to achieve excellence.
Minimum qualifications:
• Valid and unrestricted Michigan Medical and Controlled Substance Licenses, as well as a valid and unrestricted U.S. DEA license
• Current board certification in a primary specialty, and board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for UM Medical School faculty membership
• Demonstrated leadership ability that may include in the areas of education, research, and/or clinical care
• Eligible for a primary appointment in a Michigan Medicine Department and Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
• Meet criteria for appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher for the UM Medical School
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Diversity and competence are highly valued in our division. Applicants from underrepresented groups in health sciences with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities, cultures and older adults are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply
Attn: Dr. Adam Marks
E-mail: [email protected]