Chief Palliative Medicine

Overview

About the job

Overview

Creighton University Medical Center and CHI Health seek to recruit a visionary leader to serve as the Chief of Palliative Medicine and expand our clinical, research, and educational activities within ourDivisionof Palliative Medicine. The leader will join an established group within a large integrated health care system with a newly approved Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship with significant interest and involvement with the Internal Medicine Residency Program and students within the School of Medicine. Candidates should be fellowship trained in Palliative Medicine and have a track record of scholarly and educational accomplishments at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

The successful candidate will oversee the growth of the division's established programs and the expansion and management of the Division of Palliative Care. The Chief will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of all programs within the Division of Palliative Care and all affiliated hospital sites.

• Working in an academic and teaching environment educating Creighton Universitys palliative fellows, residents, and medical students at CHI Health and Creighton University School of Medicine.

• Recruitment of new faculty

• Reporting to the Chair of Medicine at Creighton University and CHI Health
• Leads the development of research and scholarly initiatives
• Highly competitive Salary Guarantee
• Paid Relocation Expenses
• Omaha, Nebraska is consistently ranked as one of Americas best cities for livability, affordability, quality of life, and schooling.
• Electronic medical records via EPIC
• CHI and Creighton University Medical Center are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Under-represented minorities, and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  

Academic Health System

CHI Healthhas partnered withCreighton University School of Medicine,a reputable and prestigious medical school with strong Jesuit values in education, research and service. Together, we are shaping a new future for Academic Health and serving as a trendsetting model for academic health system of clinical care embedded in education, research and innovation. Our new Academic Medical Center at Bergan Mercy supports a culture where academic and community physicians collaborate.

Qualified candidates please send CV to:

Jon Rhodes
Physician Recruiter

jonathan.rhodes@commonspirit.org

Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

• Patient Care:
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement:
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance:
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Continuous Learning:
• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible