Assistant Professor of Palliative Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine’s Division of General, Geriatric, Palliative, and Hospital Medicine at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce our search for Palliative Care Physicians to join our expanding team. Responsibilities may include co-managing and attending on a busy palliative consult service, hospice unit, facilitating one or more outpatient clinics, and educating trainees. Opportunities to participate in funded research may also be available. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Individuals must have an MD and be board certified or board eligible in Palliative Medicine. Experience in palliative consult services is preferred.

For additional information about the position please contact Sonja Spradlin at ss2va@virginia.edu .

The Charlottesville and Central Virginia area offer an excellent community for both personal and professional activities. A strong sense of community exists in the region, along with excellent educational systems for adults and children. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community in the arts, highlighted by literary, film, theatrical, and historic festivals. It is an excellent place to live and work. The city is within an easy driving distance of Washington, DC., the coastal regions of Virginia, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and pre-employment health and drug screenings.

To apply, please visit the UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for position R0040311. Complete the online application and submit a CV and Cover Letter to be considered. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition R0040311.

Please note multiple documents can be submitted in the CV/Resume Box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, via email, sxv9zv@virginia.edu .

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For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://faculty.med.virginia.edu/facultyaffairs/ and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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