Palliative Care position in: Albany, GA
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician Location: Binghamton, NY Position / Practice • Join an established and collaborative team of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and an Administrative Director • Supportive environment with continued mentorship and participation in Interdisciplinary Team Rounding • Opportunity to help grow collaborative relationships with hospital and specialty departments to enhance primary palliative care delivery • Support the Administrative Director in developing new outpatient initiatives, enhancing service lines, and improving operational workflows • Contribute to strategic planning, program expansion, and evaluation of palliative care clinical models • Participate in initiatives involving clinical design, business modeling, productivity, quality, patient experience, and equity Clinical Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive outpatient palliative care consultations, evaluations, and follow-up visits • Perform physical examinations and interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests • Identify clinical problems and formulate evidence-based care plans • Manage complex symptoms including: o Pain o Dyspnea o Mood-related symptoms o Nausea o Functional decline • Utilize both pharmacologic and integrative approaches to symptom management • Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning in partnership with patients, caregivers, and referring clinicians • Deliver patient-centered, values-aligned care in a supportive, team-based outpatient environment • Perform other assigned clinical duties as determined by the Medical Director Program Development & Quality • Participate in regulatory readiness activities • Contribute to quality improvement projects • Assist in developing clinical best-practice guidelines • Support program expansion and evaluation of palliative care clinical models • Help enhance service lines and improve operational workflows Education & Research • Participate as a clinical educator in the instruction and supervision of: o Medical Students o Internal Medicine Residents o Family Medicine Residents o Geriatric Medicine Fellows • Participate in clinical research activities as determined by the Administrative Director of the Service Qualifications • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine • Board Certified or Board Eligible in a pertinent primary medical specialty, such as: o Internal Medicine o Family Medicine o Other applicable specialties • Able to obtain and maintain medical licensure in New York State Compensation • Salary Range: $280,563–$300,000 annually About Binghamton, NY • Located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York • Approximately 2.5 hours north of New York City and 1 hour from Syracuse • University community with a strong healthcare presence • Safe and diverse community • Nearby lakes, ski resorts, golf courses, and wineries • Access to cultural and recreational activities, including a symphony orchestra and opera company