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Central Region Palliative Care Medical Director Opportunity in Peoria, IL
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
61637, Peoria, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
8/15/19
What are you looking for?
Great base salary? Work/life balance? Proximity to a big city? We have the total package...
Job Specifics
- Rapidly growing practice seeks as physician leader who will be actively participating in full-time clinical work while leading an interdisciplinary team, currently consisting of four (4) physicians, providing palliative care 24/7 to adult patients.
- This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in palliative education at all levels including medical students, multiple residency programs and our Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship program. The Central Region Medical Director of Palliative Care will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
- Each team (lead by a physician or advanced practice nurse) sees an average of six to eight patients per day.
- Lead clinical practice including inpatient, outpatient and hospice to ensure patients receive smooth, coordinated palliative care.
- Requirements: Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification or eligibility, with a requirement to certify within the first two years of employment.
- EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled
The Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus incentives.
- 4 weeks paid vacation and 6 paid holidays
- 480 hours sick time/year
- Signing bonus
- Loan repayment options
- Paid occurrence based malpractice, CME, association membership dues
- Health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid relocation
The Community
- Peoria, the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis, is home to a a large collection of medical research, educational and clinical facilities including the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center.
- Peoria, Illinois, offers a range of residential opportunities whether you are looking for something out of the way, in the woods, along the river or right in the heart of the city.
- Peoria is also home to a number of performance venues, museums, art galleries and more than two dozen historic landmarks of both local and national fame.