What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care position at Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment?
Summary of Position
Temple Health invites applications for a BC/BE Palliative Care Physician passionate about medical education to join our esteemed Palliative Care Program as a full-time clinician educator. This role presents a unique chance to work within a dynamic, collaborative environment alongside an interdisciplinary team of palliative care professionals, including physicians, advanced providers, social workers, and chaplains, all dedicated to delivering exemplary, compassionate care.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through direct teaching and curriculum development. Enjoy the convenience of phone-only weekend and evening calls, and explore clinical research opportunities if desired. Our team is tightly integrated with Temple University Hospital, collaborating across clinical service lines and participating actively in health system quality improvement initiatives. We are deeply committed to Temple's mission of serving our community with excellence.
Position Highlights:• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Attractive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including a robust 403b retirement plan, health, dental, vision, life insurance, malpractice coverage, tuition remission, paid vacation, CME opportunities, and more.• Supportive Practice Environment: Thrive in a practice setting enriched by Temple’s mission-driven culture, promoting equitable world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and superior medical education.• Career Development: Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement, fostering a collegial atmosphere among faculty.• Predictable Schedule & Influence: Benefit from a predictable work schedule and the chance to shape the future of the service line.
Job Qualifications:• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine fellowship programs• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine• Unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by start date• Open to both recent fellows and experienced physicians
About Temple Health:Join one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, home to 20 clinical departments, 8 basic science departments, and 13 research centers, all committed to integrating patient care, education, and research. Our faculty are dedicated to:• Delivering patient-centered education that fosters human service and lifelong learning.• Advancing research that bridges basic and clinical sciences.• Providing compassionate, contemporary patient care.
Procedure for Candidacy To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Application materials must include a curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your experience, qualifications, and career goals; and three professional references, including names and contact information. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
For confidential inquires and or questions about the opportunity please contact April M. Morton, Physician/Faculty Recruiter, april.morton@tuhs.temple.edu.
We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
