Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Physician Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Physician Location:

New Orleans, LA Open Date:

Jul 26, 2024

Description:

Tulane University School of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine is seeking a Palliative Care physician to join our rapidly growing academic Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care program. The physician will provide high quality, compassionate patient care on our inpatient palliative medicine consult service and in the outpatient setting. The physician will also supervise and teach fellows, residents, and medical students and work within an interdisciplinary team. The Department is heavily involved in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Councils and Committees, Quality huddles, Cancer Center expansion, and Wellness activities including Schwartz Rounds and Death Café. Candidates from underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidates with past efforts, as well as future plans, to advance equity, diversity and inclusion for patients, families and colleagues will be considered highly. J1 and H1B visa applicants encouraged to apply. Tulane physicians enjoy competitive salaries and benefits package including: Tuition waiver for self and dependents at Tulane University for full-time physicians Paid malpractice insurance Relocation assistance CME allowance Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance 403b, 457, and life insurance coverage options

Qualifications:

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Eligible for medical license in the state of Louisiana as well as CDS and DEA required. MD/DO degree from an accredited program. Ability to work as part of a professional team and to collaborate effectively with individuals within the University as well as with hospital employees. Skill in the understanding of, and sensitivity to, persons of all social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Application Instructions:

Please submit an application using Interfolio via the “Apply Now” button on this page. Applicants are asked to provide their updated CV for review by the search committee. You may upload additional materials to your application. Applicatons will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Sonia Malhotra ( smalhotr@tulane.edu ), Associate Chief of Palliative Medicine, with any questions about this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .