Physician/Faculty - Palliative Care, Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join their compassionate team at a leading academic cancer center. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive supportive care to patients, both in outpatient settings and within the hospital. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient-centered care while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. This position offers the chance to contribute to education and program development in palliative and supportive oncology, making a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Hospice & Palliative Medicine required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver longitudinal supportive care and consultation for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Active state medical license

Job description

Job Details

Palliative Care Physician - Supportive Oncology

Job Description

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

We are seeking a Palliative Care/Supportive Oncology Physician to join our team at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. This full-time position provides comprehensive supportive care to patients in both the outpatient setting at our Center City and Methodist locations and within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver longitudinal supportive care and consultation for patients within the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center through an embedded outpatient practice.
• Provide inpatient palliative care consultation services, supporting symptom management, pain control, and quality of life.
• Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care and assist with complex decision-making.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, specialists, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate access to supportive care services, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Educate medical staff, colleagues, and trainees on best practices in palliative and supportive oncology care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation to support professional billing and continuity of care.
• Participate in on-call coverage with the interdisciplinary team.
• Attend and contribute to weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases and enhance patient care.
• Assist in the development of standards of care for palliative and supportive oncology services.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and organizational matters.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Minimum of one year of experience working within an interdisciplinary team.
• Active state medical license, in good standing with the medical board.
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to patient-centered care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a leading academic cancer center, delivering compassionate, team-based care while contributing to education and program development in palliative and supportive oncology.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their CV and cover letter to:

Steven Dawson, MPA
Director of Clinical Operations
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Email: [e-mail]

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.