Northwestern medicine - Join the Quest for Better as a Palliative Care Physician

Northwestern Medicine is seeking BE/BC Palliative Medicine physicians to join the Palliative Medicine Team.  Northwestern Medical Group is the premier provider of healthcare services in the Chicago area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists.  Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. NMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment.

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Qualifications:

1. Physician with current license in Illinois.
2. Hospice- Palliative Board certification.
3. Able to become a member of Palos Hospital’s medical staff, in good standing with full privileges.
4. Qualified to be a member of Northwestern Medical Group.

Responsibilities:

1. Consults: in-patient and out-patient.
2. Provide medical care related to symptom management.
3. Participates in interdisciplinary team to develop a written plan of care.
4. Develop and facilitates goals of care for patients in the in- patient and outpatient setting.
5. Actively participates in process improvement related to system and department goals.
6. Participate in Tumor Boards.
7. Serve as collaborating physician to advanced practice providers.
8. 32 hours direct patient care (includes in-patient and out-patient).
9. Follow patients in out-patient clinics weekly.
10. EPIC electronic health record system wide.

Program Development and Strategic Planning:

1. Participate in committees and project work as appropriate.
2. Assures compliance with regulatory standards.
3. Seeks out clinical research opportunities to help expand our research foundation.
4. Assists with the recruitment, on-boarding, orientation and development of program clinicians and staff.

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 10 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

About Northwestern Medicine

At Northwestern Medicine, we know that diversity makes us better, and we are committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients we serve. In an inclusive environment, every interaction with patients, families and co-workers has the potential to make a profound impact — on them and on you.Northwestern Medicine is a leading integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. No matter where you work at Northwestern Medicine, you will be an integral part of our relentless quest to deliver better health care. Within our facilities, our quest for better includes world-class medical care and groundbreaking research. Beyond our walls, it includes building better communities across Chicagoland together with our community partners. To learn more about our community initiatives, visit nm.org/community.In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine.