Physician: Palliative Care Opportunities - Northwestern Health Network Medical Group

• Company Description Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.
• Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care.
• Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.
• We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care.
• Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.
• While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is expanding its Palliative Care program across health network locations throughout the Chicago suburbs. We are seeking compassionate, innovative physicians to be part of this ambitious initiative to expand what is already the premier Palliative Medicine program in Chicagoland.

Qualifications: Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine BE/BC in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Responsibilities

A mix of inpatient and outpatient care Symptom management Develop and facilitate goals of care in the inpatient and outpatient setting Participate in process improvement and program development Program Highlights Dedicated Palliative Medicine APPs Additional support from social work, dedicated nursing, pastoral care System wide EMR (EPIC) Opportunities for program building and leadership Opportunities to participate in tumor boards, quality initiatives, research and clinical trials Robust collaboration with the academic Palliative Medicine department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital A system culture that puts the patient first in everything we do Program commitment to promoting the well-being of all team members

Qualifications: BE/BC

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

Job Shift: Day Job (1st)

Salary Range

Minimum : $260,000.00

Salary Range

Maximum: $300,000.00 Compensation: USD 260000 - USD 300000 - yearly