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Edward Elmhurst Health

Division Head, Palliative Care

Edward Elmhurst Health, Oakland, California, United States, 94616


Division Head, Palliative Care

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Head of the Division of Palliative Medicine.The successful candidate will be board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, have a minimum of 5 years of experience (10 or more years desired), be a skilled clinician with an emerging national presence, and have a proven track record of clinical and fiscal program leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to lead a team of well-respected Palliative Medicine providers. Qualified candidates will be proposed for an academic appointment at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.The NorthShore Division of Palliative Medicine is comprised of 4 board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physicians, 12 advanced practice providers, and a social worker who provide our patients with the highest quality care across 5 hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home-based palliative service. We are also integrated with a local hospice program providing both outpatient and inpatient services. The new Division Head will lead the strategic delivery of patient-centered clinical programs and continued academic expertise. Additional responsibilities include clinical patient care, hospice medical director, and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie, and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to support our team members and patients - irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We believe that by recognizing and embracing our differences we create an organization that welcomes all to contribute and grow.We invite all candidates to our team, as we continue to build on the incredible value our diverse talent brings to our organization, our community, and our patients.Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best.”NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly at

https://www.northshore.org/physician-recruitment

or may apply to Dr. John Erwin, Chair, Department of Medicine, by submitting a CV and cover letter to:Marty MurphyPhysician RecruiterEmail: mmurphy2@northshore.orgEOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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