Position Summary

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We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Physician to join our interdisciplinary care team. This role focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses through expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and collaborative care planning.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and/or outpatient palliative care consultations

• Manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and depression

• Lead advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions with patients and families

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management

• Support patients across the continuum of care, including serious illness and end-of-life care

• Educate patients, families, and staff on palliative care principles

• Document care plans clearly and in compliance with regulatory standards

 

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care (or eligibility through primary specialty)

• Active or eligible medical license in the practicing state

• Strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach

• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care

 

Preferred Experience

• Experience in inpatient consultative palliative care and/or outpatient clinics

• Background in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Oncology

• Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship training (preferred but not required depending on eligibility)

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (salary + productivity incentives, if applicable)

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage

• CME allowance and paid time off

• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance

 

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven organization focused on patient-centered care

• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment

• Opportunity to shape and grow palliative care services

• Supportive leadership and strong institutional resources