Physician / Palliative Medicine / Massachusetts / Permanent

Palliative Medicine Fellowship Director opening in western Massachusetts. Join a highly collaborative team of 4 palliative care physicians, 5 advanced practitioners, one social worker, and strong support staff. This system-wide position will play an active role in the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care across four hospitals and multiple primary care practices, facilitating the growth and development of centers of excellence for the communities we serve in western Massachusetts

About the Opportunity

We are the only academic palliative care program with a fellowship in western Massachusetts

Candidates will have to have been board-certified in Palliative Care for at least 3 years to apply

The ideal candidate will qualify for the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor

Experience/expertise in academic education, ACGME regulations, and curriculum development for a wide variety of learners is desirable

We will recruit our first fellows class upon your onboarding

As a benchmark, the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care typically trains two fellows in Geriatrics fellowship on a yearly basis

In addition to fellows, you will have the opportunity to teach residents, medical students, and other learners

Our Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care includes a home-based palliative care program, specialty-clinic-based palliative care, a hospice service (both home and GIP locations), and a robust inpatient consult service

Members of the Palliative Care Quality Collaborative (PCQC) program at a Premier level

Highly competitive salary and robust benefits package

Community/Location

The Pioneer Valley is a thriving area located in western Massachusetts and provides extensive access to urban, suburban, and rural amenities

Our region boasts a myriad of opportunities for recreation, music, education, and art enthusiasts

Enjoy picturesque four-season living, excellent schools, and year-round social and cultural events

Located 2 hours from Boston. 3 hours to New York and just 20 minutes to Bradley International Airport

Home to five colleges and ple

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