Palliative Care - Hospitalist

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join a dedicated team in Washington, DC. This role involves providing compassionate care to children with serious illnesses and their families, ensuring their comfort and support throughout complex medical journeys. The position offers opportunities for research and education, allowing you to make a significant impact in the field of pediatric palliative care. If you're passionate about improving the quality of life for young patients and their families, this is a remarkable opportunity to join a leading pediatric palliative care team.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician with expertise in pediatric palliative care.
• Experience in research and educational initiatives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in hospital and clinic settings.
• Engage in research and educational initiatives as directed.

Skills

Pediatric Palliative Care

Patient Care

Research

Advocacy

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Palliative Care

Job description

Description

The PANDA Palliative Care Team is seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC. The team serves prenatal, infant, child, adolescent, and young adult populations with serious illnesses and their families. Our mission is to prevent, reduce, and ease suffering, and support children and families in managing complex medical care. We are one of the few pediatric-specific palliative care groups in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. Faculty appointments are available through George Washington University.

The faculty physician will be responsible for patient care in hospital and clinic settings, as well as engaging in research, educational, and advocacy initiatives as directed by the Division Chief and/or Center leadership.