Job Description

Palliative Care Physician
Camden, NJ

Job ID 64273 Job Type Full Time

Shift Day

Specialty Physician


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About Us

Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America's Best Employers by Forbes (opens in new window), and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey (opens in new window) to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region's leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Unit Overview

Seeking a board-certified Palliative Care Physician to join the Division of Palliative Medicine, replacing a departing attending. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a nationally recognized cancer center and Level One Academic Trauma Center providing comprehensive care to individuals with serious, complex or life limiting illness. Our specialty trained interdisciplinary team works with patients to manage symptoms and address psychosocial, emotional and/or spiritual distress to improve quality of life for the patient and family. We work to ensure that care aligns with patients' goals, values and priorities in the face of serious illness.

Short Description

• Inpatient and ambulatory consultation for complex medical decision making for goals of care and symptom management in serious illness.
• Foster team collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach to care throughout health system, including work on advance care planning improvement.
• Perform timely documentation in the EMR and participation in didactic education for GME trainees including HPM fellow, and other housestaff/fellows.
• Participate in or lead quality improvement projects, develop educational interventions, and collaborate with the Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency programs.
• Encouraged to take on administrative or educational leadership responsibilities within the Division and demonstrate a record of scholarly activity, as documented through invited lectures, curriculum development, or publications.
• The qualified candidate will possess broad clinical knowledge, experience in palliative care, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary team collaboration in expanding palliative care activities throughout the institution.

Education Requirements

MD/DO required

Experience Required

0-2 years of work in the field is required

License/ Certification Requirements

Board certification Hospice and palliative medicine required

NJ medical license and DEA required

Special Requirements

Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers is required

Hourly Rate Min $114.45

Hourly Rate Max $148.6

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Traineeship, Shift work

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