EHC Palliative Medicine Physician – Emory Midtown
Company: Emory Physician Group Practices
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: EHC Palliative Medicine Physician – Emory
Midtown Clinical Site: Inpatient and Outpatient (1.0 FTE) Location:
Emory University Hospital Midtown 550 Peachtree St NE Atlanta,
Georgia 30308 United States Summary: Responsible for the provision
of: 1) Palliative care consultations within the hospital, 2) Direct
care of patients admitted to inpatient hospice in the hospital, 3)
Outpatient consultation and follow-up in the outpatient clinic
setting. Clinical service time for a full-time position is 184
clinical days per year total (target of 160 weekdays and 24 weekend
days per year) with call responsibilities evenly distributed among
the practice group. The Clinical Practice Base Site for this
position will be Emory University Hospital Midtown with =80%
inpatient assignment and up to 20% outpatient practice. Minimum
Qualification: Board certified or eligible in Hospice and
Palliative Medicine. Key Responsibilities: 1. Provide inpatient
consultation services in palliative care 2. Serve as attending
physician and medical director for patients receiving inpatient
hospice 3. Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of
care. 4. Consult with the attending physician and the
Interdisciplinary Team to establish a written plan of care at
intervals specified in the plan. 5. Facilitate access to
appropriate supportive care services. 6. Education of students,
faculty, staff and coworkers. 7. Full and appropriate documentation
of patient care services to support professional billing for these
services. 8. Participation in on-call coverage for hospice and
palliative care patients and coordination of follow-up with the
interdisciplinary team. 9. Weekly participation in
interdisciplinary team meetings to review active cases. 10. Assist
in the development of standard operating practices. 11. Perform
other duties as requested. 12. Adhere to the practice of
confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the
organization. 13. Teach, supervise, and evaluate students and house
staff on hospice and palliative care clinical rotations in
accordance with policies set forth by the educational leadership.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Palliative medicine physician will
provide supervision for advanced practice providers in Hospice and
Palliative Medicine. They will also provide educational supervision
for fellows, residents, and medical students as assigned.
Palliative medicine physicians will hold hospital privileges at all
Emory Healthcare sites. Scholarship You will be expected to devote
between [1% and 25%] of your total professional effort to scholarly
activities. In keeping with the School of Medicine Guidelines for
Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, you are expected to participate
in scholarship, which may include authorship of manuscripts,
participation in research studies, abstract presentations,
professional blogs, and other scholarly activities. Teaching You
will be expected to devote between [1% and 25%] of your total
professional effort to teaching. In keeping with the School of
Medicine Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, you are
expected to participate in teaching, which may include occasional
lectures, small group and bedside teaching, preceptorship, and
mentorship. Professional Service You will be expected to devote
[more than 75%] of your total professional effort to professional
service. Your clinical effort 184 clinical days at Emory University
Hospital Midtown per year will comprise your professional effort.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics
protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not
discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment,
including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline,
terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and
training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation
in university programs and in the use of facilities without such
discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment
Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state
regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and
affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed
to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights
Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA
30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory
University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request
this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable
accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility
Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that
one week's advance notice is preferred.
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