Job Description

At The University of Vermont Medical Center, we’ve brought humanity, compassion and healing to the people of Vermont for over a century. We are the University of Vermont’s academic medical center, a 620-bed hospital that serves as the community hospital for the Burlington area, and a regional referral center for Vermont and Northern New York.

The Department of Family Medicine at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Health Network invites applications for a board certified or eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing academic Division of Palliative Medicine.

The successful candidate will:

enhance the Division's focus on Excellence in Communication quality, innovation, training, scholarship and research
contribute to a vibrant trans professional team
care for adult patients and their families in the inpatient setting
demonstrate outstanding communication skills in interpersonal, clinical, and teaching settings

This position is a 1.0 FTE structured to serve 180 days of inpatient clinical days including weekends and holidays. The clinical appointment will be at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in the Clinical Scholar pathway; commensurate with experience. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, scholarship and/or service. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they have worked toward diversity and inclusion in previous positions and will further this goal at the University of Vermont. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Located in Burlington, the University of Vermont and The University of Vermont Medical Center serve as Vermont’s only academic medical center and provides tertiary care to patients from Vermont and Northern New York. Burlington is a vibrant community located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. With year-round recreational opportunities, safe communities and excellent schools; this progressive community has been frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in the US. Additional information about the University of Vermont Medical Center and the Department of Family Medicine can be obtained at:

https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/Documents/Careers/Physician_Career_guide.pdf

http://www.med.uvm.edu/familymedicine/home

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The University of Vermont Health Network complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, national origin, religion, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces.