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TRIBAL COLLEGE JOURNAL

Palliative Care Division Chief

TRIBAL COLLEGE JOURNAL, Rochester, New York, United States,


Palliative Care Division Chief

Location:

Rochester, NY

Open Date:

Sep 23, 2024

Salary Range:

$300,000 - 475,000 a year

Description:

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), Department of Medicine is seeking a Division Chief of Palliative Care. 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 successful candidate should have leadership experience and be committed to faculty, staff, resident, and fellow education and mentorship.

URMC is committed to palliative care. The responsibilities of the incoming Chief will include leadership and oversight of all programs within the Division of Palliative Care at URMC and all affiliated hospital sites. Specifically, the incoming leader will participate in direct patient care and will play a key role in the recruitment and mentorship of all faculty and advanced practice practitioners, as well as the advancement of the clinical, research, and education missions of the URMC Department of Medicine. The Division Chief will interface with other Divisions in the Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine leadership, Medical School, and health care systems.

The Division Chief will oversee and expand active palliative care services at Strong Memorial Hospital (adult patients with serious illnesses), FF Thompson, and Golisano’s Children’s Hospital and will collaborate with the palliative care program that supports Highland Hospital. The Division Chief will oversee and facilitate all career development and educational efforts. Palliative care is integrated throughout the clinician training experiences; the Division Chief of Palliative Care will oversee education through the palliative care fellowship program, residency programs, and students in Medical School and School of Nursing. The incoming Chief will also work closely with the leadership of the Palliative Care Research Center to foster interdisciplinary research.

Qualifications:

Must possess an MD or equivalent

Must obtain NYS Medical licensure before start

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Board Certified in Palliative Care

Post-offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required

Criminal background check required

Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

Application Instructions:

If you already have an Interfolio account, please sign in to apply to

this link . If not, please create an Interfolio account. For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Linda_Marchionda@URMC.Rochester.edu.

The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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