Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Christiana Care is searching for a Palliative Care Physician to join its talented Supportive and Palliative Care team working in ChristianaCare's Newark and Wilmington hospitals in North Delaware. (30 - 45 minutes south of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse navigators, chaplains, and dedicated social workers. Ideal candidates will have a primary interest in doing inpatient palliative care consults and follow-up care, collaborating with specialists and teaching learners.
Interested candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be an excellent team player and educator, and committed to continuous learning and personal growth. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week, with occasional on-call and weekend coverage. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• 36 patient facing hours and 4 hours admin time each week
• Shift 8:30am-4:30pm
• Inpatient volume approximately 4-5 patients per day
• Approximately 4-5 weeks of call per year. One week at a time.
• Opportunity to mentor learners in a long running academic institution

BENEFITS:

• Generous continuing education time and allowance
• Substantial PTO aprox 8 weeks plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities for career growth
• 403(b), 457 and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement options with employer match
• Additional compensation incentives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
• Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related applicable specialty
• Subspecialty fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) from an ACGME-accredited program - required
• Board certification or board eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABMS or AOA)

ABOUT CHRISTIANACARE Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings. Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.