Northwestern University
Division Head, Pediatric Palliative Care
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job ID:
48467Location:
Chicago, IllinoisThe Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, a world-class, research-intensive, pediatric medical center affiliated with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, seeks a talented physician leader to serve as Head of the Division of Palliative Care. This position will be on the non-tenure eligible track and the candidate should be MD or MD/PhD, with board certification and fellowship training in Palliative Care.The Division Head is responsible for leading all clinical care, research endeavors, educational efforts, advocacy, and administrative aspects of the Division's work. As the leader of the division, the Division will apply a strong and proven commitment to excellence in delivery of care, research, education, and advocacy. The Division Head will have the opportunity to lead and have impact in the following ways:Develop a strategic vision and lead the DivisionSupport and foster excellence in patient care and quality improvementRecruit, retain, and foster the career development of distinguished facultyFurther strengthen the culture of academic and research excellenceCultivate educational opportunities, including support of our robust palliative care fellowshipCollaborate with aligned program areas in our medical center.The successful candidate will be a strategic, thoughtful leader with robust experience in an academic medical center setting. Candidates should have an interest in faculty and fellow mentorship, as it is a key responsibility in supporting division members' career growth and development. This individual will act as the representative in interactions with Department leadership, hospital administration, external groups, and philanthropic donors. The individual in this role is responsible for oversight of divisional operational, philanthropic, and grant funding in partnership with the Division Administrator. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.The Division of Palliative CareThe Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Lurie Children's provides support to patients and families faced with potentially life-limiting conditions, regardless of stage or prognosis.Our interdisciplinary team uses a comprehensive approach that focuses on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients with serious illnesses. We help patients and families work with the clinical team to align their values and goals with the chosen medical therapies. We also help address any hopes, worries, or troubling symptoms to make sure that every day is as good as possible.Palliative care services for patient-families include:Improving the management of pain and other symptomsMaximizing quality of life for the patient and familyAdvocating for effective communication between the patient, family, and healthcare teamAssisting patients and families in decision-making that is reflective of their values and preferencesProviding emotional support when facing difficult circumstancesCoordinating care between the hospital and home-based hospice or palliative care services.In addition, our team provides perinatal palliative care consultation and palliative care services for fetal patients and parents at Lurie Children's and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital, through a close collaboration with The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health.Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoLurie Children's has more than 1,100 pediatric specialists focusing on 70 specialties in multiple locations and routinely provides care to more young people than any other Chicago-area hospital or medical center.The patient population represents a broad spectrum of socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic backgrounds, and geographic distribution that ranges from the immediate Chicago area to a referral population throughout Illinois and over 40 states. The Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute serves as the home of all research-related activities at Lurie Children's, with over $75 million in extramural funding.Chicago is a world-class city, home to some of the most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods in America. We have world-champion sports teams, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, numerous parks and beaches, over 7,000 restaurants, and much more.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe Department of Pediatrics is strongly committed to diversity, and equity is critical to the mission of advancing excellence in academic programs, world-class research, and health care and health promotion programs. Applications are encouraged from diverse applicants, including individuals who are a part of the BIPOC community, transgender and non-binary people, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, and women.Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:Applications will
only
be accepted via online submission.Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files.All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.Applications accepted here: Apply for Job
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48467Location:
Chicago, IllinoisThe Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, a world-class, research-intensive, pediatric medical center affiliated with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, seeks a talented physician leader to serve as Head of the Division of Palliative Care. This position will be on the non-tenure eligible track and the candidate should be MD or MD/PhD, with board certification and fellowship training in Palliative Care.The Division Head is responsible for leading all clinical care, research endeavors, educational efforts, advocacy, and administrative aspects of the Division's work. As the leader of the division, the Division will apply a strong and proven commitment to excellence in delivery of care, research, education, and advocacy. The Division Head will have the opportunity to lead and have impact in the following ways:Develop a strategic vision and lead the DivisionSupport and foster excellence in patient care and quality improvementRecruit, retain, and foster the career development of distinguished facultyFurther strengthen the culture of academic and research excellenceCultivate educational opportunities, including support of our robust palliative care fellowshipCollaborate with aligned program areas in our medical center.The successful candidate will be a strategic, thoughtful leader with robust experience in an academic medical center setting. Candidates should have an interest in faculty and fellow mentorship, as it is a key responsibility in supporting division members' career growth and development. This individual will act as the representative in interactions with Department leadership, hospital administration, external groups, and philanthropic donors. The individual in this role is responsible for oversight of divisional operational, philanthropic, and grant funding in partnership with the Division Administrator. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.The Division of Palliative CareThe Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Lurie Children's provides support to patients and families faced with potentially life-limiting conditions, regardless of stage or prognosis.Our interdisciplinary team uses a comprehensive approach that focuses on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients with serious illnesses. We help patients and families work with the clinical team to align their values and goals with the chosen medical therapies. We also help address any hopes, worries, or troubling symptoms to make sure that every day is as good as possible.Palliative care services for patient-families include:Improving the management of pain and other symptomsMaximizing quality of life for the patient and familyAdvocating for effective communication between the patient, family, and healthcare teamAssisting patients and families in decision-making that is reflective of their values and preferencesProviding emotional support when facing difficult circumstancesCoordinating care between the hospital and home-based hospice or palliative care services.In addition, our team provides perinatal palliative care consultation and palliative care services for fetal patients and parents at Lurie Children's and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital, through a close collaboration with The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health.Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoLurie Children's has more than 1,100 pediatric specialists focusing on 70 specialties in multiple locations and routinely provides care to more young people than any other Chicago-area hospital or medical center.The patient population represents a broad spectrum of socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic backgrounds, and geographic distribution that ranges from the immediate Chicago area to a referral population throughout Illinois and over 40 states. The Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute serves as the home of all research-related activities at Lurie Children's, with over $75 million in extramural funding.Chicago is a world-class city, home to some of the most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods in America. We have world-champion sports teams, renowned architecture, award-winning theater, numerous parks and beaches, over 7,000 restaurants, and much more.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe Department of Pediatrics is strongly committed to diversity, and equity is critical to the mission of advancing excellence in academic programs, world-class research, and health care and health promotion programs. Applications are encouraged from diverse applicants, including individuals who are a part of the BIPOC community, transgender and non-binary people, sexual minorities, people with disabilities, and women.Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:Applications will
only
be accepted via online submission.Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files.All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.Applications accepted here: Apply for Job
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