Palliative Care Position in Model Dementia Care Outpatient Program
Where
MemoryCare
Asheville, NC, United States
Description
Palliative Care Position in Model Dementia Care Outpatient Program
Asheville, North Carolina
Opportunity
MemoryCare, a nationally recognized outpatient consultative dementia evaluation and support program, is seeking a palliative care physician with teaching and clinical skills to lead an out-patient care team for persons with dementia and their caregivers. The ideal candidate is a physician with clinical expertise in cognitive disorders. This is a full-time position for a person board certified in internal medicine or family practice with added qualifications Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Physicians with extensive experience caring for older adults are also welcome to apply.
Highlights
• Work in a collegial, beautiful environment with established, best practice team-based non-profit clinical model for dementia care that is inclusive of patients and caregivers
• Small patient panels allowing generous time for patient care and family support
• Opportunities for community and caregiver education and clinical teaching for medical students and residents
• Attractive benefits package and competitive salary
• Exceptional work-life balance
Community Information
• Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding region is one of the most desirable living communities in the U.S. with everything you need to enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• Excellent public and private schools; home to several prestigious colleges + universities, including UNCA
• Plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors—hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, camping, and much more
• Arts + cultural attractions, excellent culinary and entertainment options, well connected local airport
Contact
For additional information, contact Erin Nicole Gordon, DO at [email protected];
or call 828-771-2219. MemoryCare is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on MemoryCare, please visit www.memorycare.org.
Apply
Attn: MemoryCare
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 771-2219