Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician - Faculty (MD/DO) - University of North Carolina

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

The Department of Medicine, in partnership with the UNC Palliative Care & Hospice Program, is seeking a Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing interdisciplinary team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This faculty position offers the opportunity to combine exceptional clinical care with academic pursuits in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and program development.

The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized program that provides comprehensive palliative care services across a variety of settings, including inpatient consultation, outpatient palliative care clinics for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses, community-based palliative care, and inpatient hospice services. The program is committed to improving the quality of life for patients and families while expanding access to high-quality care across North Carolina.

Faculty members benefit from the robust academic environment of UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, with opportunities to engage in innovative education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research. UNC's research infrastructure includes nationally recognized centers such as the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, and the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, providing extensive support for clinical investigation and scholarly activity.

This is an open-rank fixed-term faculty appointment. The position may be aligned with the Department of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, or Department of Emergency Medicine based on the candidate's specialty training and interests. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and accompanied by a comprehensive faculty benefits package and incentive program. Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Why UNC Palliative Care & Hospice?

• Join a collaborative, mission-driven program dedicated to clinical excellence, education, research, and community impact.
• Work within an academic medical center recognized for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Access mentorship, research support, and leadership development opportunities.
• Contribute to the education of future physicians and healthcare professionals.
• Enjoy the quality of life and cultural amenities of Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle region.

For more information, please contact Laura Oakes, MHA, CPRP at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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