Palliative Care Site Leader/University of Vermont Medical Center Clinical Scholar Path, Assistant/Associate/Professor

 

Palliative Care Site Leader/University of Vermont Medical Center

Clinical Scholar Path, Assistant/Associate/Professor

 

At The University of Vermont Medical Center, we’ve brought humanity, compassion and healing to the people of Vermont for over a century. We are the University of Vermont’s academic medical center, a 620-bed hospital that serves as the community hospital for the Burlington area, and a regional referral center for Vermont and Northern New York.

The Department of Family Medicine at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Health Network invites applications for a board certified or eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing academic Division of Palliative Medicine.

 

The successful candidate will:

• assume the Site Leader Role for the University of Vermont Medical Center site of the University of Vermont Health Network Division of Palliative Medicine
• oversee all day-to-day clinical and educational activities for the University of Vermont Medical Center Division of Palliative Medicine site
• envision and operationalize growth of clinical services at the University of Vermont Medical Center
• lead quality initiatives for the Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in partnership with other site leaders and the Network Division Head
• care for patients as part of the inpatient & outpatient palliative care consultation services at the University of Vermont Medical Center
• demonstrate outstanding communication skills in interpersonal, clinical, and teaching settings
• enhance the Division's focus on Excellence in Communication quality, innovation, training, scholarship and research
• demonstrate 3-5 years of experience successfully leading an interprofessional clinical team (preferred but not required)

 

This position is a 1.0 FTE structured to serve 135 days of inpatient clinical days including weekends and holidays. Additional time will be spent on program development and quality improvement leadership. The clinical appointment will be at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in the Clinical Scholar pathway; commensurate with experience. 

 

Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern New York.  Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools; this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the US.  Additional information about the University of Vermont Medical Center and the Department of Family Medicine can be obtained at:

 

https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/Documents/Careers/Physician_Career_guide.pdf

http://www.med.uvm.edu/familymedicine/home 

 

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.  

 

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

 

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

 

 

Applicants must apply online at: https://www.uvmjobs.com under Position No. 00027533.  Applications must include:

 

• CV

 

• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and how they will enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.

 

• Contact information for three references

 

 

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Nicholas Cosentino, Physician Recruitment, at: nicholas.cosentino@uvmhealth.org

 

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.