Palliative Medicine Physician

The Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at Cleveland Clinic is seeking applicants for a full-time clinical staff position at the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals and Cancer Centers in the Akron/Canton area. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, thriving palliative care team as an integrated partner within the oncology team in both the ambulatory and inpatient setting.  Ideal candidates will be strong clinicians with an interest in medical education and professional development. Candidates must be BC/BE in Palliative Medicine and Hospice and eligible for medical licensure in Ohio.

Primary responsibilities include inpatient consultations with our specialized, interdisciplinary palliative care teams in the ICU, oncology units and regular nursing floors. Additional work in outpatient specialty palliative care in the oncology clinic is also available. Opportunities for engagement with education are available.  Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Palliative and Supportive Care offers a competitive, robust fellowship program, training 6 physician yearly.  Teaching opportunities extend to a variety of trainees, including oncology fellows, medicine and surgical residents, and allopathic and osteopathic medical students.  A commitment to interprofessional collaboration and outstanding communication skills are essential.  A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience is available at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement are also available.

Please remember to include a cover letter and CV with your application.

About Us

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has been improving the health and lives of the people and communities it serves since 1914. Akron General includes: Akron General Medical Center, a 532-bed teaching and research medical center, and Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation, the area’s largest provider of rehabilitation services; Akron General Partners, which includes Partners Physician Group, the Akron General Health & Wellness Centers, Lodi Community Hospital, Community Health Centers and other companies; Akron General Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates; and Akron General Foundation. For more information about Akron General, visit akrongeneral.org.

About the Community

Akron is part of Northeast Ohio, which is composed of six metropolitan areas. Each area provides affordable real estate, excellent schools, safe communities as well as an abundance of outdoor activities.

Information for Candidates

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Disclaimer

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.