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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

This position will be part of an embedded emergency department-palliative care team comprised of dual-trained emergency medicine and palliative care physicians. Physicians will work 0.50 FTE traditional emergency department shifts and 0.50 FTE dedicated palliative care consults in the emergency department. Emergency department shifts will be conducted in both the Chapel Hill campus and Hillsborough campus emergency departments, treating both adult and pediatric patients. Embedded palliative care shifts will be at the Chapel Hill campus.

Physicians are required to assess and attend to patients who enter the hospital's emergency room. They immediately treat any injuries, infections, or other conditions to stabilize patients. Emergency department doctors request medical tests for patients, create treatment plans, and recommend patients to appropriate specialists.

When providing palliative care consultation in the department, physicians will work closely with the emergency department team and broader palliative care/hospice team to care for seriously ill patients. Physicians will support medical decision-making, symptom management, and psychosocial needs for patients and families in the emergency department.

This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE.

Clinical Instructors, Clinical Assistants, Clinical Associates, and Clinical Professors will be considered.

Emergency Medicine/Palliative Care Fellowship

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.