Division Chief, Pediatric Palliative Care
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Location: Wilmington, DE 19805
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Job Description
Nemours Children's Health, Delaware is seeking an accomplished hospice and palliative medicine pediatrician to become the new Division Chief of Palliative Medicine.
This Chief will lead a collaborative interdisciplinary team within the Department of Pediatrics consisting of 2 dedicated Palliative Care physicians, a bereavement counselor, social worker, an APP as well as a child life specialist. The Division provides inpatient, ambulatory, and home hospice oversight care and is home to a well-established and well-respected pediatric hospice and palliative medicine fellowship. A faculty appointment, consistent with level of academic achievement, will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. The Chief will report to the Chair of Pediatrics.
The Division Chief of Palliative Medicine will be instrumental in leading and expanding the current program across all missions. They will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the division, building on a strong foundation and history. They will enhance current research and academic productivity and grow the program through the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. This leader should have a robust track record of both clinical and academic success as well as proven leadership skills to collaborate and build a successful interdisciplinary patient-centered program. An established track record of change leadership and program development is preferred. Experience with donor development to support the continued growth of the endowed program is also preferred.
Responsibilities include:
Professional Qualifications/Experience:
Interested candidates should forward their formal CV to:
Rebecca Helgesen, Administrative Director
Nemours Children's Health
Only 30-minutes from PHL International Airport and less than an hour aware from Philadelphia, this is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of the Northeast's most desirable communities. Located in the Northeast corridor, Wilmington provides limitless cultural and professional opportunities given its easy access and proximity to major metropolitan areas while being nestled in the bucolic Brandywine Valley. As the center of commerce and culture in Delaware, Wilmington combines the amenities and excitement of big-city living with the peace and charm of a small town.
Nemours offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes productivity and quality-based financial incentives, relocation, health, life, dental, CME, 403-B Retirement Plan with matching, 457-retirement savings plan, licensure, and dues allowance. Florida has no state income tax and Nemours is a not-for-profit organization; full-time employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
About the Team
At Nemours, our physicians work together - across specialties, clinics, and hospitals - to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.
As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.
Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.
Nemours Children's Health, Delaware is seeking an accomplished hospice and palliative medicine pediatrician to become the new Division Chief of Palliative Medicine.
This Chief will lead a collaborative interdisciplinary team within the Department of Pediatrics consisting of 2 dedicated Palliative Care physicians, a bereavement counselor, social worker, an APP as well as a child life specialist. The Division provides inpatient, ambulatory, and home hospice oversight care and is home to a well-established and well-respected pediatric hospice and palliative medicine fellowship. A faculty appointment, consistent with level of academic achievement, will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. The Chief will report to the Chair of Pediatrics.
The Division Chief of Palliative Medicine will be instrumental in leading and expanding the current program across all missions. They will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the division, building on a strong foundation and history. They will enhance current research and academic productivity and grow the program through the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. This leader should have a robust track record of both clinical and academic success as well as proven leadership skills to collaborate and build a successful interdisciplinary patient-centered program. An established track record of change leadership and program development is preferred. Experience with donor development to support the continued growth of the endowed program is also preferred.
Responsibilities include:
- Optimization of clinical services
- Fiscal stewardship and operational management
- Recruitment and retention of well trained, qualified, and diverse professionals
- Enhancement of scholarly activity, research, and attainment of external funding including philanthropy
- Support of clinical training and education for medical students, interns, residents, and fellows
Professional Qualifications/Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to developing and implementing culturally relevant evidence-based care models and outcomes to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare using quality measures and performance improvement
- Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or peer-reviewed research funding
- Active involvement with national or regional professional societies
- Experience in working with underserved populations, including those with economic, health, cultural and educational disparities
- Demonstration of a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate medical education
- Experience in mentorship and career development of trainees and junior faculty members
Interested candidates should forward their formal CV to:
Rebecca Helgesen, Administrative Director
Nemours Children's Health
Only 30-minutes from PHL International Airport and less than an hour aware from Philadelphia, this is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of the Northeast's most desirable communities. Located in the Northeast corridor, Wilmington provides limitless cultural and professional opportunities given its easy access and proximity to major metropolitan areas while being nestled in the bucolic Brandywine Valley. As the center of commerce and culture in Delaware, Wilmington combines the amenities and excitement of big-city living with the peace and charm of a small town.
Nemours offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes productivity and quality-based financial incentives, relocation, health, life, dental, CME, 403-B Retirement Plan with matching, 457-retirement savings plan, licensure, and dues allowance. Florida has no state income tax and Nemours is a not-for-profit organization; full-time employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
About the Team
At Nemours, our physicians work together - across specialties, clinics, and hospitals - to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.
As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.
Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.