PART TIME/PER DIEM Palliative Care Physician

NYU Langone Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, affiliated with NYU Grossman School of Medicine, seeks a Board Certified/fellowship trained Palliative care physician to provide outstanding care and ensure patient outcomes and comprehensive service delivery. Located on Roosevelt Island, Coler offers memory care and rehabilitation services with a patient-centered approach.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage pain, symptoms, and advance care planning.

Qualifications

• Active NYS Medical Licensure.
• Board Certified in Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attending providers, NPs, social workers, and ancillary staff to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
• Manage pain and other symptoms for patients with serious illnesses.
• Facilitate conversations with patients and families about goals, preferences, and advance care planning.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, including the Skilled Nursing Facility, to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide consultation to other healthcare providers for complex cases requiring palliative expertise.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout illness and at the end of life.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical innovation initiatives to enhance palliative care delivery.

Skills

Palliative care

Job description

About NYC Health + Hospitals | Coler

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, an affiliate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is seeking a Board Certified/fellowship trained Palliative care physician to provide outstanding care and ensure exceptional patient outcomes and comprehensive service delivery.

About Us:

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is renowned for its specialized memory care program and commitment to providing high-quality short-term rehabilitation therapy and long-term skilled nursing services. Nestled on Roosevelt Island, our facility offers a warm and comfortable setting where patients receive exceptional care. From specialized rehabilitation equipment to expert wound care, Coler provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services designed to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

The ideal candidate will:

• Work with a dedicated team of attending providers, Nurse Practitioners, social workers, and ancillary staff to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
• Manage pain and other symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and anxiety, for patients with serious illnesses.
• Facilitate conversations with patients and families to understand their goals, preferences, and advance care planning.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including the Skilled Nursing Facility to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Provide consultation services to other healthcare providers for complex cases requiring palliative expertise.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the course of illness and at the end of life.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical innovation initiatives to enhance palliative care delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engage with patients, families, and colleagues in line with the organization's ICARE values.
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation in the medical record for all care provided.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences.
• Deliver education and training to staff on palliative care principles and practices.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning and continuing education.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control and emergency management practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active NYS Medical Licensure
• Board Certified in Palliative Care

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.