Division Head, Palliative Care
 NorthShore University HealthSystem | |
 United States, Illinois, Evanston | |
| 2650 Ridge Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 11, 2024 | |
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Position Highlights:
What you will need:
The successful candidate will be board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine have at minimum of 5 years of experience, 10 or more years desired, be a skilled clinician with an emerging national presence and a proven track record of clinical and fiscal program leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and collaborative leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to lead a team of well-respected Palliative Medicine providers. Qualified candidates will be proposed for an academic appointment at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. The Endeavor Health Division of Palliative Medicine is comprised of 6 board-certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physicians, 12 advanced practice providers and a social worker who provide our patients with the highest quality care across 5 hospitals, outpatient clinics and home-based palliative service. We are also integrated with a local hospice program proving both outpatient and inpatient services. The new Division Head will lead the strategic delivery of patient-centered clinical programs and continued academic expertise. Additional responsibilities include clinical patient care, hospice medical director, and teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly at https://www.northshore.org/physician-recruitment or may apply to Dr. John Erwin, Chair, Department of Medicine, by submitting a CV and cover letter to: Shawn A. Watzka Physician Recruiter Email:swatzka@northshore.org EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #LI-SW | |