Health Quest Medical Practice, an affiliate of Vassar Brothers Medical Center, located just 75 minutes north of New York City is seeking a Lead Physician for the Palliative Care Program to advance and expand the current program. The palliative care team consists of expert physicians, advanced practice nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
Work across the continuity of care in an in-patient setting with the opportunity to expand across the community. This position will require working in both an in-patient program and outpatient programs and outreach to extended facilities and Primary Care settings.
Job Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in a palliative care service setting preferred.
- Successful completion of Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Palliative care
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care
- Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- BLS & ACLS preferred
Job Highlights:
- Strategic location with easy access to New York City
- Employed position with a highly competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
- Generous allowances for CMEs, Dues, and Relocation assistance
- Collegial environment with excellent work life balance
Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center is a 365-bed tertiary care hospital that provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, with 70K visits annually to the ED. We have excellent specialty backup and support with established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children's health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the 'Top 100 Heart Hospitals' by Modern HealthCare Magazine.
Vassar focuses on providing the highest quality care and meeting the needs of the community by consistently adding new services and state-of-the-art treatments. Vassar will be building a new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms over the next year.
The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable location.