Master's degree in Social Work, Theology, Philosophy, Nursing, or related field required.
Five years of direct clinical ethics consultation experience required.
Master's or Doctorate in Bioethics preferred.
Current licensure relevant to clinical degree required.
Strong understanding of clinical ethics frameworks and practices.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the ethics consultation service effectively.
Serve as the primary contact for all ethics consults.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Ethics and physician consultants.
Participate in educational initiatives and preventive ethics rounds.
Educate and communicate on clinical ethics issues across various settings.
Benefits
Robust educational assistance programs.
Generous paid time off.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Paid parental leave.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Full Job Description
Position Overview
Pay range: $67,070 - $108,990 / year
Shifts: Full-time Days
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Description
To coordinate the ethics consultation service. To serve as a first responder and contact for all ethics consults ensuring continuity with consults. To work with the Director of Clinical Ethics and other physician clinical consultants. To participate in educational efforts and preventive ethics rounds in a variety of settings. To educate, communicate and deliberate clinical ethics issues. Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Theology, Philosophy, Nursing, or other related field and five (5) years of direct clinical ethics consultation experience required OR Master's or Doctorate degree in Bioethics with clinical ethics consultation experience preferred. Current licensure commensurate with clinical degree required.
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a doctoral, research-intensive university that offers degrees in over 140 programs of study. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and the largest employer in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The university is renowned for its medical research and health care programs, and is home to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States. UAB is also a leader in the fields of engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences.
