What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Physician – Parkland Health & Hospital System position at UT Southwestern Medical Center?
The position requires an M.D./D.O. degree from an LCME-approved medical school or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of an Internal Medicine residency program from an ACGME-accredited program is preferred; however, primary training in other specialties may be considered. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidate must also be eligible for Texas medical licensure. The responsibilities of the position include attending the palliative care admitting service, inpatient consultation service and the ambulatory care practice. Responsibilities also include supervising and instructing palliative care fellows and other trainees, supervising APP’s, and participating in the clinical, educational, and research activities of the Service.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
