Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
vanderbilt university medical centerFranklin, TN
Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
vanderbilt university medical centerFranklin, TNLead L6
The Pediatric Palliative Care team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified physician to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to care for children with serious illnesses across both inpatient and outpatient settings while working alongside a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team. As part of a growing section within Pediatric Hospital Medicine, the physician will contribute to comprehensive care delivery, program development, and care coordination for children with serious, chronic, or life limiting illnesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- The physician will provide compassionate, family-centered care for infants, children, adolescents, and their families facing serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses.
- Deliver care across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and via telehealth at Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Work closely with pediatric subspecialists, advanced practice providers, social workers, and hospices to deliver family-centered care
- Participate in the team s educational efforts with trainees and medical staff
- Assist in research, quality improvement, and advocacy efforts for children with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
- Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics or a Pediatrics subspecialty
- Experience working children with serious, chronic, or life limiting illnesses, including direct provision of end-of-life care.
- Experience caring for children in diverse care locations including inpatient settings, outpatient clinics and home.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and mentorship skills
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
- Practice Highlights
- The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC includes over 500 faculty members and consistently ranks in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding.
- Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital is nationally ranked in 10 out of 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report
- Located in the heart of Music City, VUMC offers the opportunity to live in a vibrant, family-friendly city with rich cultural, educational, and recreational offerings.
- Interested and qualified physicians are encouraged to apply directly.
- Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Level
Lead L6
Location
Franklin, TN
Occupation
Physicians, All Other
Industry
Offices of Physicians
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