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Temple University lists this Palliative Care- Faculty opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary of Position
Palliative Care Faculty Physician
Temple Health invites applications for a BC/BE Palliative Care Physician passionate about medical education to join our esteemed Palliative Care Program as a full-time clinician educator. This role presents a unique chance to work within a dynamic, collaborative environment alongside an interdisciplinary team of palliative care professionals, including physicians, advanced providers, social workers, and chaplains, all dedicated to delivering exemplary, compassionate care.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through direct teaching and curriculum development. Enjoy the convenience of phone-only weekend and evening calls, and explore clinical research opportunities if desired. Our team is tightly integrated with Temple University Hospital, collaborating across clinical service lines and participating actively in health system quality improvement initiatives. We are deeply committed to Temple's mission of serving our community with excellence.
Why Temple?
Supportive Practice Environment: Thrive in a practice setting enriched by Temple's mission-driven culture, promoting equitable world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and superior medical education.
Career Development: Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement, fostering a collegial atmosphere among faculty.
Predictable Schedule & Influence: Benefit from a predictable work schedule and the chance to shape the future of the service line.
Features and Benefits Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
Generous 403b retirement match
457b
Health, dental, and vision
Malpractice
Tuition remission
Savi- student loan repayment program
Candidate Qualifications M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
Completion of ACGME-accredited residency and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine fellowship programs
Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
Unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by start date
Open to both recent fellows and experienced physicians
About Temple Health : Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system's 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow's treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
About Philadelphia : Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It's a place where big ideas come to life." - Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy:
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.
Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Shawn Hartigan, Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, email:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19117, US
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