Palliative Care Opportunities

Pay: $260,000 – $300,000 per year Employment: Full-Time (Days) Location: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago) Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF84022R Description Northwestern Medicine is expanding its Palliative Care program across health network locations throughout the Chicago suburbs. We are seeking compassionate, innovative physicians to be part of this ambitious initiative to expand what is already the premier Palliative Medicine program in Chicagoland. Qualifications Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine BE/BC in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Responsibilities A mix of inpatient and outpatient care Symptom management Develop and facilitate goals of care in the inpatient and outpatient setting Participate in process improvement and program development Program Highlights Dedicated Palliative Medicine APPs Additional support from social work, dedicated nursing, pastoral care System wide EMR (EPIC) Opportunities for program building and leadership Opportunities to participate in tumor boards, quality initiatives, research and clinical trials Robust collaboration with the academic Palliative Medicine department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital A system culture that puts the patient first in everything we do Program commitment to promoting the well-being of all team members Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.