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Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA – The Division of Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine, is seeking a highly energetic, motivated, and collegial physician to join our growing team.
As an academic medical center, Tufts Medical Center has a tripartite mission to provide the best clinical care, conduct groundbreaking research, and educate the next generation of clinicians and healthcare leaders. The Division of Palliative Care fulfills this mission by enlisting the skills of an interdisciplinary team which includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, physical and respiratory therapists, and case managers.
Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center located in downtown Boston, adjacent to the Tufts University School of Medicine and a proud member of the Tufts Medicine Healthcare System. The Medical Center is known for its basic, translational and clinical science research as well as its expertise in health policy. The Medical Center is in the top 10 percent of independent institutions receiving federal research funding. Our mission of advancing knowledge and training students to become future investigators drives us forward to quickly turn innovative research into pioneering care.
Responsibilities:
The Palliative Care Attending Physician will:
Provide direct clinical care in an inpatient consultative service and ambulatory settings at Tufts Medical Center and its collaborative physician network
Participate in local, regional, and national innovative palliative care projects
Work at the main teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine where a priority is placed on teaching and mentoring outstanding medical students, residents, and fellows
Interested and qualified candidate could be a Hospice and Palliative Fellowship director
Strong interest in outpatient palliative care and outreach program to community is welcome but not required
Requirements:
Candidate applicants must be BE/BC in Hospice and Palliative Care medicine
Outstanding teaching skills and an interest in research are required
A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world-class research innovation
Interested in building collaborative and interdisciplinary work
Compensation:
Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. A Tufts University School of Medicine appointment will be offered commensurate with academic qualifications. You will also receive Substantive retirement plan, CME Funds and Time Away, Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.
Apply: Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to Alexa Landa at alexa.landa@tuftsmedicine.org.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .