Division Director and Enterprise Clinical Leader, Palliative Care - Physician - Thomas Jefferso[...]

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced leader for their Palliative Care division. This role involves executing a visionary strategy for palliative care, overseeing clinical services, and fostering educational programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, a commitment to health equity, and the ability to innovate care models. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient care and advancing the field of palliative medicine in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of leadership experience in clinical, educational, and research programs.
• Strong management skills and commitment to health equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Palliative Care and coordinate high-value services.
• Oversee fellowship and educational programs for medical students and residents.

Skills

Leadership in Clinical Programs

Mentorship Skills

Interprofessional Team Building

Palliative Care Clinical Models

Program Development

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Palliative Care

Job description

Job Details

Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University seek an experienced academic palliative care leader to lead an academic Palliative Care division and to create and execute a visionary strategy for palliative care across Jefferson Health.

Job Description

The successful candidate will lead the Division of Palliative Care within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. They will coordinate across Jefferson Health's regions to support high-value palliative care services, including hospital consultation, skilled nursing facility consultations, and non-oncologic ambulatory, telehealth, home-based, and value-based palliative care. The candidate will report to the Chair of Family and Community Medicine and Enterprise Chief of Primary Care and will be appointed as a faculty member of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at the appropriate rank.

As Division Director, the candidate will have direct accountability for clinical palliative care services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Methodist Hospital, including inpatient consultation and the growth of ambulatory, telehealth, and community-based non-oncologic palliative care services. They will oversee the palliative care fellowship program and educational programs for medical students, residents, and other learners. The candidate will also be responsible for furthering extramural funding through research, grants, and philanthropy. Collaboration with colleagues across departments, the medical school, health system, and university will be essential to promote research, education, and high-quality palliative care practice.

As Enterprise Clinical Lead for Palliative Care, the candidate will lead care model innovation and establish clinical, operational, and quality standards in coordination with Jefferson Health's regional palliative care leadership.

Qualifications

• MD/DO
• Board Certified in Palliative Care
• At least 5 years, preferably 10 years, of leadership experience in clinical, educational, and/or research programs
• Strong management and mentorship skills, including building and leading interprofessional teams
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment
• Understanding of palliative care clinical models, including design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity; experience with program development or expansion preferred
• Commitment to interprofessional team structures
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity

Work Details

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Location

1015 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Jefferson

Jefferson, principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create value. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson provides compassionate clinical care, advances community health, prepares future professionals, and conducts research. Thomas Jefferson University, founded in 1824, comprises 10 colleges and three schools with over 200 programs for more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health is a top-ranked not-for-profit healthcare system serving the region through 32 hospital campuses and over 700 outpatient locations. Jefferson Health Plans offers broad health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Jefferson is committed to equal opportunity employment and education for all.