Lead a Growing Division of Palliative Care Specialists

University of Rochester Medicine seeks an accomplished academic physician to serve as Division Chief of Palliative Care within the Department of Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to lead a nationally recognized program and drive continued growth across clinical care, research, and education for the first academic institution to achieve Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from the Joint Commission (2011).

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About the Role

The Division Chief will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all palliative care services across URochester Medicine. This includes Strong Memorial Hospital, F.F. Thompson Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and collaboration with Highland Hospital. The Chief will play a central role in expanding programs, recruiting and mentoring faculty and advanced practice providers, and strengthening interdisciplinary research and education initiatives.

This leader will actively participate in patient care while advancing the division’s mission across:

• Clinical excellence: Expanding high-quality, equitable palliative care services
• Education: Overseeing fellowship, residency, and student training programs
• Research: Partnering with the Palliative Care Research Center and multidisciplinary teams across specialties

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent
• Must obtain NYS Medical licensure before start
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Board Certified in Palliative Care

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EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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About University of Rochester Medicine

Advancing Health, Enriching Lives

University of Rochester Medicine is the leading academic health system in Upstate New York, uniting research, education, and patient care to advance health and well-being for all. Centered in a world-class research institution, we bring together passionate people and purposeful innovation to drive discovery, develop the next generation of health professionals, and deliver the most advanced care.

Mission: To improve lives and communities by relentlessly pursuing discovery, learning, and healing - setting new standards in health care, research, and education.

Structure: Our enterprise includes eight hospitals, nine urgent care centers, and a broad primary care network across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions. It is anchored by Strong Memorial Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital, the NCI-designated Wilmot Cancer Institute, and the Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

Education: Through the School of Medicine & Dentistry, School of Nursing, and Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medicine trains physicians, nurses, dentists, scientists, and other health professionals who are shaping the future of health.

Research: More than 3,000 researchers advance breakthroughs in diseases from cancer and heart disease to Parkinson’s and pandemic influenza.

Clinical Care: University of Rochester Medicine provides comprehensive, patient-centered care - from primary and community health to world-class specialty services—improving outcomes across the region and beyond.