Academic Pediatric Onco-Palliative Care Physician

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a physician trained in both pediatric palliative care and oncology to integrate palliative services with pediatric hematology/oncology. The role emphasizes ambulatory care with opportunities for inpatient consultations and collaboration with leadership to improve referral pathways and clinic workflows.

The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team in a robust academic setting, contribute to teaching and research initiatives, and help advance

Qualifications

• Board-certified in oncology and palliative medicine.
• Strong clinical, communication, and family-centered care skills.
• Academic medicine experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Embed specialty palliative care within pediatric oncology/cancer services.
• Provide ambulatory palliative care and inpatient consultations in collaboration with the palliative care program.
• Develop referral pathways, clinic workflows, and track metrics to measure impact.

Skills

Palliative medicine

Oncology

Education

Board-certified in oncology

Board-certified in palliative medicine

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a physician trained in both pediatric palliative care and oncology to integrate palliative services with pediatric hematology/oncology. The role emphasizes ambulatory care with opportunities for inpatient consultations and collaboration with leadership to improve referral pathways and clinic workflows.

The candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team in a robust academic setting, contribute to teaching and research initiatives, and help advance