Shape the Future of Hospice & Palliative Medicine – Program Director Role

Why Beebe Healthcare?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

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The R. Randall Rollins Center for Medical Education at Beebe Healthcare is seeking an experienced and dynamic physician to serve as the inaugural Program Director for our Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship. The inaugural PD will be responsible to develop, design and implement the new training program in a community-based hospital. This is a phenomenal opportunity to join the organization and be an integral part of a growing GME enterprise.

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Overview

Responsible for the planning, implementation and direction of the Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship in coordination with the DME, DIO and Office of Medical Education. The Program Director (PD) is responsible for the overall planning and direction of activities associated with the Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship in order to meet the ACGME, certifying boards, Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements for fellows and faculty as outlined by the hospital. Under the direction of the DME, DIO and the Graduate Medical Education Committee, the PD assists in maintaining and supporting the mission of patient care, the medical staff bylaws, and the policies, procedures and bylaws of the medical center (in accordance with the Board of Directors, Administration, Medical Staff, and Nursing of Beebe Healthcare).

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The expectations will be as follow:

20% Administrative Time for Program Directorship of the Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship

80% Clinical time

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Qualifications

• ABMS or AOA board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a clinical practice of hospice and palliative medicine.
• Current medical licensure in the state of Delaware and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• At least two (2) years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited hospice and palliative medicine program.

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

About Beebe Healthcare

Our Commitment to Your Good Health: With over a century of commitment to Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is the healthcare provider of choice to the people and families of Sussex County. Over the past 100 years, we have grown from a small community hospital to a progressive integrated healthcare system focused on bringing clinically sophisticated and innovative programs to our area and helping people in our community lead and maintain healthy lifestyles. We are committed to serving the needs of our growing community, and that includes those who travel into Sussex County to receive care from one of our renowned specialists.

Beebe is proud that our Medical Staff continues to grow because of the excellent clinical programs and opportunities, as well as the reason many of our new residents move here: Sussex County is a wonderful place to live.

Whether you need a fast visit to get better quickly, see your family doctor for a comprehensive regular checkup, have an illness or injury that just can’t wait, or any other health challenge life throws at you, Beebe Healthcare has the care you need, the expertise you want, and a location close to home. We continue to work on improving access to all kinds of care here in Sussex County. We hope the information provided here serves as a helpful orientation and quick reference to Beebe’s services.

Welcome to Beebe Healthcare – where we are solely focused on the healthcare needs of the people who live, work, visit, and seek care in Sussex County. As the only health system headquartered in and focused solely on Sussex County, it is our unique position to truly understand the programs, technologies, and barrier breakers needed to provide excellent healthcare services to those we serve because Sussex County is Our Specialty.

David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO