The Department of Medicine and Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC is seeking a full-time physician at the levels of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to be hired in the tenure or appointment stream depending on qualifications and career track. The incumbent will contribute to the academic mission of the Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics and the Department and School of Medicine as a clinician educator. Qualified applicants must have an MD or equivalent clinical degree in palliative medicine and have training in clinical and/or health services research.

You will be joining a large group of faculty and clinicians who are passionate about teaching learners of all types, providing excellent patient care, and advancing palliative care research. We work hard to create a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that provides ample opportunity for professional development. Helping our entire faculty and all our trainees identify and achieve their professional goals is a top priority.

The group has a large presence at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital, and outpatient clinics throughout the area. Our team consists of physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy support, social workers, psychiatry, music therapy, and chaplaincy - all of whom have expertise in palliative care.

We are actively leading efforts aimed at improving diversity and equity in academic medicine and medical education both within the Section and the School of Medicine.

Position responsibilities may include:
◾Administrative oversight and attending in ambulatory non-oncology and/or oncology palliative care clinics
◾Attending the hospital-based palliative consult service
◾Developing innovative ambulatory programs with specialties such as geriatrics, pulmonary, etc.
◾Teaching at all levels of medical education - medical students, residents, and both palliative care and non-palliative care fellows. Also, there are opportunities to teach in a variety of communication training courses for learners at all levels.

Candidates must have board certification or board eligibility in palliative medicine. Educational leadership opportunities are available for mid-career candidates.

Applicants for Assistant Professor, non-tenure stream, should have one or more years of experience in the field of clinical and/or health services research; demonstrate the ability to obtain external research funding; have disseminated results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; have relevant teaching experience, and demonstrate the capacity for career development and promotion.

Applicants for Assistant Professor, tenure-stream, should have three or more years of experience in the field of clinical and/or health services research; have obtained or demonstrate the ability to obtain external research funding; have disseminated results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; have significant teaching experience; and demonstrate the capacity for sustained career development, promotion, and tenure.

Applicants for Associate Professor, tenure-stream, should have five or more years of experience in the field of clinical and/or health services research; have independent, external research funding and a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications; have significant teaching experience; and demonstrate the capacity for sustained, impactful, and independent scholarly contributions and leadership.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae to requisition #24006800 @ join.pitt.edu.

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