Palliative Medicine Clinician – OU Health / University of Oklahoma
OU Health
Oklahoma City, OK
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Background, Case Management, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Health Education, Healthcare, Hospice Care, Leadership, Medicine, Mentoring, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Palliative Care, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Social Work, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Oklahoma City, OK
POSTED
30+ days ago
Department: Palliative Medicine Location: Oklahoma City, OK (OU Health) Appointment: Academic (University of Oklahoma College of Medicine)
Position Overview
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and OU Health are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and academically driven Palliative Medicine clinician to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with serious and complex illnesses while supporting their families across inpatient and outpatient settings.
The successful candidate will contribute to OU Health’s mission of advancing health equity, education, and evidence-based care, while participating in academic and quality improvement initiatives within a leading academic medical center.
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Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide comprehensive palliative care consultation in inpatient and/or outpatient settings at OU Health
Conduct symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and advance care planning
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and case managers
Support transitions of care and coordinate with hospice and community-based services
Education & Mentorship
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows within the OU College of Medicine
Participate in clinical teaching rounds, case conferences, and interdisciplinary education
Contribute to curriculum development in palliative and serious illness care
Academic & Quality Initiatives
Engage in quality improvement projects and program development
Participate in research and scholarly activities aligned with palliative medicine
Support institutional initiatives related to patient experience, ethical care, and serious illness communication
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Qualifications
Required
MD/DO with appropriate licensure (or eligibility) in Oklahoma
Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (for physicians)
Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Preferred
Academic experience in teaching or research
Experience in inpatient consultation services and/or outpatient palliative care
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About OU Health & OU College of Medicine
OU Health is Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic health system and serves as a major referral center for complex and serious illness care. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing research and improving the health of communities across the state.
The Palliative Medicine team is dedicated to:
Delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
Supporting patients and families through serious illness
Expanding access to high-quality palliative services across Oklahoma