Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Palliative Medicine physician to join the Palliative Medicine Team.  Northwestern Medical Group is the premier provider of healthcare services in the Chicago area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists.  Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. NMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment. 

Components of the existing program include:

• 4 APRN’s and 1 SW.
• EPIC electronic medical record system wide
• Opportunity to collaborate with all oncology disciplines
• Tight integration with the Robert H Lurie Cancer Center
• Clinical Assistant Professor (or higher) academic appointment

Job Expectations:

• Consults: in-patient and out-patient.
• Provide medical care related to symptom management
• Participate in interdisciplinary team to develop a written plan of care
• Develop and facilitate goals of care for patients in the in-patient and out-patient setting
• Actively participate in process improvement related to system and department goals
• Participate in Tumor Boards
• Serve as collaborating physician to advanced practice providers
• 32 hours direct patient care (includes in-patient and out-patient)
• Follow patients in out-patient clinics weekly
• EPIC electronic health record system wide

Participate in program development and strategic planning:  

• Participate in committees and project work as appropriate
• Assures compliance with regulatory standards
• Seeks out clinical research opportunities to help expand our research foundation
• Assists with the recruitment, on-boarding, orientation and development of program clinicians and staff

BC/BE

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.