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The salary for this position is $220,500 annually, based on a full-time schedule. Compensation is prorated for part-time roles. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

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In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

Job Summary

Palliative Care Physician, MGB - Salem Hospital

 

Qualifications

Provides clinical leadership and expertise within the palliative care services team to improve patient care throughout the hospital for patients with complex illness and patients approaching end-of-life illnesses.Builds effective relationships with referring physicians to ensure excellent team followup regarding patient consults and to build an improved culture of collaboration among specialists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other staff to meet the needs of palliative care patients.Provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care for the patient to meet the general medical needs of the patient to the extent that these are not met by the attending physician.Supervise activities of palliative care Nurse Practitioner and other clinical and nonclinical care staff associated with the palliative care program.Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care.Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care.Provide second opinion regarding need for hospice care with official certification provided by the Hospice Medical Director.Education of staff and co-workers.Consult with the attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Team in establishing a written plan of care at intervals specified in the plan.Assist in the development of standards of care.   Perform other duties as requested.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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