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Assistant Professor, Palliative Care Physician, Family Medicine, College of Medicine

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 19, 2026
Job Description Apply now Job Title: Assistant Professor, Palliative Care Physician, Family Medicine, College of Medicine Posting Start Date: 2/19/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite Current UC employees must apply internally viaSuccessFactors Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials. Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine? DFCM is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Clinical to join the actively evolving Palliative Medicine program within the UCHealth system to provide clinical services at UC Medical Center (UCMC) and West Chester Hospital (WCH). They will provide palliative care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and further the COM mission through opportunities to participate in education, innovation, and scholarship in the field of palliative medicine. The role will require provision of both inpatient and outpatient palliative care at UCMC/WCH, and to serve as an active educator and faculty member in the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Fellowship at WCH. In addition, provider will provide clinical services at University Health Services during peak months. Leadership opportunities available based on experience and career goals. Essential Functions Collaborate with the interdisciplinary palliative medicine team to provide palliative medicine services for patients at UCMC/WCH. Share on-call responsibilities including overnight and weekend call. Participate in UCHealth Palliative Medicine service building and expansion initiatives. Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the clinical sites. Attend Palliative Medicine team meetings. Serve on hospital committees as needed. Collaborate with and participate in shared/split visits as indicated with Advanced Practice Providers when concurrently on clinical service. Provide primary/urgent clinical care along with women's health and participate in on-call at University Health Services. Supervise, teach, and provide feedback to Family Medicine Residents on the UCMC/WCH Palliative Medicine elective, HPM Fellows at UCMC/WCH, and 4th year Medical Students on the UCMC/WCH Palliative Medicine elective. Contribute to a positive learning environment for learners. Give lectures as part of the palliative medicine education series. Provide education and serve as a resource for all healthcare workers in area of clinical expertise. Complete two scholarly activities per year, on average. Contribute to scholarship, including any of the following: curriculum development; performance improvement; research; regional and national presentations; publications; and peer review. Minimum Requirements Medical degree (MD or DO). Must have an unrestricted Ohio Medical License and DEA license prior to the start date. Successful completion of a 12-month ACGME-accredited fellowship in Hospice Palliative Medicine or a minimum of 10 years experience providing palliative medicine services in the hospital setting. Additional Qualifications Considered Skills to provide palliative care for a diverse population of adults including: Communication skills to lead family meetings, goals of care discussions, and end-of-life discussions with cultural humility; Collaboration skills needed to complete psychosocial and spiritual assessments the interdisciplinary team; Ability to manage pain and non-pain symptoms that accompany life-limiting illness and provide end-of-life care. Understanding of hospice eligibility criteria and the ability to appropriately refer patients. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and provide consultative care accomplished through: Providing a supportive team environment through expressed enthusiasm, approachability, and respect for all members of the healthcare team.; Encouraging all team members to participate in the development of treatment plans; Respect for differing opinions; Openness to feedback from all colleagues; Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team (preferred but not required). Experience precepting learners on palliative medicine topics is ideal. Prior scholarship in the area of palliative medicine is ideal. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit ourCareers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR atjobs@uc.edu. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.** REQ: 101210 Apply now