Opportunity: Palliative Medicine Specialist
 Opportunity Details
Specialty: Palliative Medicine
Location: Roanoke, VA, USA
Job Position Code: Palliative Medicine FY19  
Openings: 1
Location Overview:

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwest Virginia. Carilion Roanoke Memorial is located within walking distance of the outskirts of Downtown Roanoke.

 Offer Details
Relocation Paid: Yes, allowance
Vacation: Yes
CME: Yes, allowance
Call Coverage: Goal of 1:6
Other Benefits:
  • Health with Wellness Incentives and Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance 
  • Disability
  • Retirement Savings Plans - 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • PAID malpractice and tail 

 Job Description

Carilion Clinic in scenic Roanoke, VA is searching for a Palliative Care physician to join its growing palliative medicine program at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 703-bed teaching/tertiary referral center with Virginia State-designated Level 1 Trauma Center serving 1.5 million throughout southwest Virginia. An "All-American City," Roanoke is a metro area of more than 300,000 located at the southern tip of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, 3-1/2 hours south of DC via Interstate 81. The area offers an abundance of outdoor activities in a mild four-season climate, affordable living, and excellent educational, professional and cultural opportunities.

The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thrive in an interdisciplinary team environment, and be a strong ambassador for palliative medicine.  The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a team-based environment, providing direct patient care, teaching students, residents, and fellows.

Responsibilities include the being a key member of an inpatient palliative care consult service, managing and supporting patient’s and families on the inpatient palliative care unit, and aid in the future development of an existing outpatient consultation service.  

Candidates must be ABMS/AOA-BC, fellowship trained in an approved AAHPM Palliative Medicine program, and certified through the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, or plan in place to receive certification within two years.

Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system serving nearly one million people in Western Virginia, with seven hospitals, 220+ physician practice locations, and 24 GME programs. This network of 680+ multi-specialty physicians in over 60 specialties offers Carilion physicians faster access to patient information and history with a sophisticated, fully integrated electronic medical record system (EPIC) and excellent access to subspecialty consultation. Carilion Clinic serves as the primary clinical training for medical students from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Carilion's extensive use of information and wireless technology resulted in the AHA ranking Carilion as one of the Top-10 Most Wired health systems.
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Community Overview

The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of more than 300,000, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke has amenities that you'd expect from a dynamic urban center, without losing the charming feeling of a smaller place. Expansion Management named Roanoke Valley one of its Five-Start Communities for quality of life. The ranking is based on a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, excellent transportation access, good public schools, proximity to community colleges and universities, and educated workforce and low taxes.

  • Mild weather and four seasons
  • Bike the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike the legendary Appalachian Trail
  • Boating, camping, swimming at Smith Mountain Lake, 500 miles of shoreline
  • Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, fine arts, and museums
  • Two hours to ski resorts, with chalets or five-star lodging
  • US Department of Education has recognized Roanoke Valley Schools for being among the nation's best.
  • Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City school systems have Advanced Placement classes and the international Baccaulareate program.
  • Nationally ranked & internationally acclaimed colleges and universities
  • The National Civic League named Roanoke an All-American City six times
Hospital Overview

One of the largest hospitals in the state, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 703-bed hospital with an additional 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The facility recently completed a large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit and the Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room. Now in it's second century of providing premiere healthcare services, CRMH also features a Level I trauma center. In addition to offering high-tech services, the hospital is home to 26 Graduate Medical Education Programs affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical centers, and a host of personalized treatment options, making this the region's most comprehensive group of healthcare providers.
 Contact Information
Contact: Amy Marsh, Physician Recruiter
Physician Recruitment
213 S Jefferson, Suite Suite
Roanoke, VA 24011 - 32
Email: amsilcox@carilionclinic.org
Phone: (540) 339-8271

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.