Job Summary
Job Description
Health System is seeking a dynamic physician leader to expand their existing Palliative Care program and oversee the development and implementation of a new Seriously Ill Population program.
About this Opportunity
- Continue to grow the Palliative Care program with strong support from our administration, hospital medicine team, specialists, advanced practice providers and clinical team.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to establish and implement plans of care for inpatient and outpatient services
- Supervise and mentor Palliative Care NPs
- Further innovate an already successful transitional care program with an area rescue ministry
- Fellowship training is preferred but not required with experience
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary and production bonus
- Excellent benefits to include annual CME stipend, relocation allowance, 401K matching, malpractice, medical, dental and vision, disability & life insurance and more
About Us:
Health system provides comprehensive health services in more than 20 counties in Tennessee. Headquartered in Knoxville, it includes 10 hospitals and numerous outpatient services and clinics. It has 10,000 employees and nearly 1,500 affiliated physicians system-wide and is recognized regionally and nationally for quality and patient satisfaction, and has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Employers for 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Our cancer program, established more than 20 years ago by Mr. B. Ray Thompson through a generous endowment in memory of his wife, is known as the premier cancer program in our region. Our multi-disciplinary program provides comprehensive spectrum of care for patients facing cancer and their families. Central to our cancer care delivery program are the inpatient services delivered at our hospitals, and the outpatient services we offer at our seven different locations across East Tennessee.
The Community:
Named one of the Top 50 Places to Live in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, Knoxville is located on the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville has a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods and is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment. With a modern accessible airport, Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Knoxville is also known for its wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. With over 900 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and 8 recreational lakes, there are plenty of opportunities to keep any outdoor enthusiast busy. The area’s cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.
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Position ID: EC219677
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