Pediatric Palliative Care Physician: Family-Centered Impact

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physician Led Organization

Team health program

Competitive compensation package

Retirement match program

CME support

Student loan assistance

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital in Northern Virginia seeks a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our family-centered team, providing compassionate care to children and adolescents with serious conditions and supporting families through their healthcare journey.

Requirements include MD, completion of Pediatric residency and Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellowship, board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Palliative Care, and Virginia licensure.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completed pediatric residency and HPM fellowship.
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Palliative Care.
• Current unrestricted Virginia medical license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Ability to credential with payors and hospital.
• Successful medical staff credentialing for privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered pediatric palliative care for children and adolescents with serious or life-limiting conditions.
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Support families throughout the healthcare journey and coordinate care plans.
• Participate in program development and multidisciplinary rounds.

Skills

Pediatric Palliative Care

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD degree

Pediatric residency

Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellowship

Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Palliative Care

Virginia medical licensure

Job description

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital in Northern Virginia seeks a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our family-centered team, providing compassionate care to children and adolescents with serious conditions and supporting families through their healthcare journey.

Requirements include MD, completion of Pediatric residency and Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellowship, board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Palliative Care, and Virginia licensure.