at University of Illinois at Chicago in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
Hiring Department: Department of Family and Community Medicine
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1017631
Posting Close Date: July 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm CST
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
To apply, include a cover letter, CV, and list three professional references.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Fullest consideration date: Wednesday, June 14,
at 5:00 pm (Central Standard Time)
The search committee will review applications received before this date for
early action.
Final date: Friday, July 28, at
5:00 pm (Central Standard Time)
Applications received through July 28, 2023, at 5:00 pm CST, will be
accepted and reviewed until finalist candidates have been identified.
Position Summary
The Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program is responsible for overseeing and directing the hospice and
palliative medicine (HPM) fellowship program as well as providing inpatient and outpatient HPM care. This individual will also
work closely with the family medicine residency program faculty and staff to coordinate and direct the education of our
university's family medicine residents in the area of HPM.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and direct our comprehensive hospice and palliative care education and accredited fellowship training program.
Work with residency program faculty and staff to ensure that the program provides a high-quality educational experience
for the fellow.
Direct the recruitment efforts for a HPM fellow each year.
Collaborate with local hospice and palliative medicine providers to provide the fellow(s) with hands-on training and experience in hospice and palliative medicine in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Oversee the development and delivery of hospice and palliative medicine-related lectures and educational materials for the fellow and, as appropriate, our family medicine residents.
Ensure that the hospice and palliative medicine education and training program meets continued accreditation and
regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with other departments and programs within the university and sponsoring health system to promote interdisciplinary training and education in hospice and palliative medicine.
Provide clinical hospice and palliative medicine consultations in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
MD/DO or its foreign equivalent from an ACGME-accredited medical college
Board certification in a related field (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medicine-Pediatrics) and board certification/board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Unrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine in Illinois or Illinois license-eligible
Knowledge of hospice and palliative medicine education and training programs, including accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
Strong organizational and leadership skills, including managing multiple projects and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with fellow(s),
residents, faculty, staff, and community partners
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to work effectively... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
