Academic Inpatient Palliative Care Physician & Teacher

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Relocation Assistance

Paid Sick Time and Time Off

Mental Health Support

Financial wellness resources including 401k matching

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join its academic palliative care program in Tucson, Arizona. You will work closely in a collaborative team providing high-quality palliative care primarily focused on inpatient consultations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson.

This position includes faculty appointment at the University of Arizona, teaching medical students and residents. Comprehensive benefits package includes relocation assistance, generous time off, and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic environment.
• Interest in quality improvement and program development.
• Open to new graduates from fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary education and rounds.
• Contribute to hospital-based quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of hospice and serious illness care

Education

Board eligible or board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join its academic palliative care program in Tucson, Arizona. You will work closely in a collaborative team providing high-quality palliative care primarily focused on inpatient consultations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson.

This position includes faculty appointment at the University of Arizona, teaching medical students and residents. Comprehensive benefits package includes relocation assistance, generous time off, and mental health support.