Palliative Care Job at Veterans Health Administration in Reno, NV

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in Reno, NV is recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Palliative Care Physician. This role involves providing comprehensive palliative care services to veterans with serious, life-limiting illnesses, improving quality of life, and providing support to patients and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive palliative care assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including nurse practitioners, social workers, and other medical staff.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultations.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in quality improvement projects and initiatives within the department.
• Utilize advanced pain and symptom management techniques.
• Support families and provide counseling as needed.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship: Required.
• Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• License: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency: Completion of an accredited residency training program.
• Board Certification: Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality palliative care and work within an interdisciplinary team setting.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Ability to train and supervise house staff and trainees.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and ability to document clinical care effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching contributions.
• Generous leave policies, including annual and sick leave, and 11 federal holidays.
• Liability protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities and reimbursement.

Let's Connect! Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter