Academic Physicians - Geriatrics & Palliative Care #MED387a

US Diversity Job Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

US Diversity Job Search invites applications for faculty positions in the University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Care. Appointees will share clinical duties across outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and nursing facilities, with potential home-based care.

We seek candidates with an MD, IL medical licensure eligibility, and board certification or eligibility in Geriatric Medicine or Palliative Medicine; fellowship training in both areas is

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate (MD/DO) and eligibility for Illinois medical licensure.
• Board eligibility or board certification in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine.
• Fellowship training in both Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in outpatient clinics and inpatient geriatrics or palliative services.
• Collaborate with oncology, surgery, cardiology, and neurology teams.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students; participate in research.

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD/DO)

Job description

Description The University of Chicago's Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Care, is seeking faculty at any rank to support the growth of both geriatrics and palliative medicine services. This is a highly clinical position that shares effort between the geriatrics and the palliative medicine programs.

Appointees will practice in a variety of care locations, including outpatient clinics, inpatient geriatrics and/or palliative medicine consultation services, skilled nursing facilities, and may include home-based primary care and/or hospice visits. In addition, appointees will collaborate across specialties, including oncology, surgery, cardiology, and neurology, to deliver comprehensive symptom management and end-of-life care. For geriatrics, appointees will care for complex older patients, incorporating the 4 M's (mobility, mentation, what matters, and medications) across all care settings. Other duties include the teaching and supervision of trainees and students, as well as research and scholarly activity.

Compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must:

1. have a medical doctorate or equivalent
2. hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois
3. be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine

We especially welcome applicants who are fellowship trained in both Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine.