Fred Hutch · 2 weeks ago
Program Head, Palliative Care
Seattle, WA
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
$268K/yr - $321K/yrFred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is a leading organization in cancer treatment and research, and they are seeking a Program Head for their Palliative Care Program. The role involves providing strategic leadership, overseeing clinical care delivery, and expanding research efforts in palliative care while mentoring faculty and trainees.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership with a strong vision to grow and galvanize the Fred Hutch Palliative Care Program
Contribute to the mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in research in the area of Palliative Care
Serve as an academic, clinical and educational leader charged with organizing, directing and expanding the clinical and research efforts for an established multidisciplinary team of palliative care clinicians and researchers
Faculty recruitment, oversight and mentorship of palliative care faculty and trainees on the palliative care service
Participation in faculty appointments and promotions alongside the SVP
Oversight of clinical care delivery on the palliative care service
Spend approximately 30% of time on the outpatient and/or inpatient palliative care service based on interests and institutional need
Protected time for administrative oversight of the Fred Hutch Palliative Care clinical and research programs, teaching and mentorship for the first three years
Cover at least half of salary each year through grants, contracts, or clinical work after the first three years
Oversight of advanced practice providers, fellows, and residents during inpatient and outpatient rotations
Delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to learners, providers and the general medical community
Qualification
Required
MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
Board certification in one of the following primary areas of training recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (or foreign equivalent): internal medicine, family medicine, anesthesiology, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatry, hospice, palliative medicine or similar specialties
Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Washington
A record of and primary interest in palliative care research, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, grants and/or clinical trial experience
Benefits
Medical/vision
Dental
Flexible spending accounts
Life
Disability
Retirement
Family life support
Employee assistance program
Onsite health clinic
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation (22 days per year)
Paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason)
Paid holidays (up to 13 days per year)
Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff)
Company
Fred Hutch
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Browdy
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Niki Robinson
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
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