Academic Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician (Inpatient)
American Academy of Family Physicians
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Job summary
Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join an expanding academic palliative care program while overseeing inpatient consultations and potential outpatient collaboration. The role includes a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona and teaching responsibilities for students, residents, and fellows.
The team emphasizes interdisciplinary education, quality improvement, and program development to
Qualifications
- Board eligible or board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
- Primarily inpatient palliative care consultation with opportunities for collaborative outpatient clinic participation.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic medical environment.
- Interest in quality improvement, program development, curriculum development, or scholarly activity encouraged.
- Experience preferred but open to new graduates from fellowship.
Responsibilities
- Primarily inpatient palliative care consultation.
- Opportunities for collaborative outpatient clinic participation and growth.
- Contribute to hospital-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Teach medical students, residents, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows.
- Grow palliative care across the academic health system and broader community.
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Job description
Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join an expanding academic palliative care program while overseeing inpatient consultations and potential outpatient collaboration. The role includes a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona and teaching responsibilities for students, residents, and fellows.
The team emphasizes interdisciplinary education, quality improvement, and program development to
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