Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Summa Health | Akron, Ohio

Summa Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to join our well-established team of 9 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers. This full-time position offers a unique blend of primarily community hospice and general inpatient hospice care with inpatient Palliative Care, serving patients throughout Summit County and neighboring communities. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

As one of Ohio's largest integrated healthcare systems, Summa Health Medical Group has nearly 700 unified, high performing providers aligned to create a healthier Northeastern Ohio community.

Opportunity Highlights

• Alternating weeks between general inpatient hospice (GIP) and community hospice visits.

• Monday through Friday schedule with standard business hours.

• One night call per week (5:00 PM - 8:00 AM).

• Approximately 9-10 weekends on-call annually, providing daytime hospital coverage and overnight call managed from home.

• Primary practice location alternates between Akron Campus (GIP) and community visits to hospice patients; weekend coverage based at Barberton Campus.

• Utilization of both Epic and Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR systems.

• Opportunity to participate in medical education of students, residents, and HPM fellows

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team including physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurse case managers, social workers, and spiritual care professionals.

• Partnership with a community-based hospice organization and care of general inpatient hospice patients within the hospital's acute palliative care unit.

• Established referral network through the health system, ACO, and community partners.

• Program recognized as one of the first in Ohio to receive Joint Commission certification in Advanced Palliative Care.

• Competitive compensation package includes sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, educational loan support, CME allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

Candidate Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Ohio medical license.

• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Why Akron?

Akron offers an affordable cost of living, outstanding suburban communities, excellent schools, and convenient access to Cleveland, while providing abundant outdoor recreation through the Metro Parks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Influenza vaccine required for all Summa Health employees.