Palliative Care Physician Job at Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ

  • Cooper University Health Care
  • Camden, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Palliative Care PhysicianCooper University Health Care is named as one of America's Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region's leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.Unit OverviewSeeking a board-certified Palliative Care Physician to join the Division of Palliative Medicine, replacing a departing attending. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a nationally recognized cancer center and Level One Academic Trauma Center providing comprehensive care to individuals with serious, complex or life limiting illness. Our specialty trained interdisciplinary team works with patients to manage symptoms and address psychosocial, emotional and/or spiritual distress to improve quality of life for the patient and family. We work to ensure that care aligns with patients' goals, values and priorities in the face of serious illness.Short DescriptionInpatient and ambulatory consultation for complex medical decision making for goals of care and symptom management in serious illness.Foster team collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach to care throughout health system, including work on advance care planning improvement.Perform timely documentation in the EMR and participation in didactic education for GME trainees including HPM fellow, and other housestaff/fellows.Participate in or lead quality improvement projects, develop educational interventions, and collaborate with the Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency programs.Encouraged to take on administrative or educational leadership responsibilities within the Division and demonstrate a record of scholarly activity, as documented through invited lectures, curriculum development, or publications.The qualified candidate will possess broad clinical knowledge, experience in palliative care, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary team collaboration in expanding palliative care activities throughout the institution.Education RequirementsMD/DO requiredExperience Required0-2 years of work in the field is requiredLicense/Certification RequirementsBoard certification Hospice and palliative medicine requiredNJ medical license and DEA requiredSpecial RequirementsCommunication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers is requiredSalary Min ($)USD $114.45Salary Max ($)USD $148.60

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