Palliative Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Discover Your Purpose at Our Organization

As a leading healthcare provider, we are on the lookout for dedicated clinicians who prioritize patient care to become part of our team. The ideal candidate will be board-certified and embody our core values of excellence, empathy, integrity, and accountability. We encourage our providers to broaden their roles beyond clinical practice, fostering their development as leaders and managers while contributing to the health and well-being of the 285,000 individuals in our care. Our organization is provider-led, delivering exceptional healthcare across eight counties in Indiana and Ohio. We are currently seeking a compassionate Physician to join our Palliative Care team. This role involves addressing the physical, functional, and psychological needs of patients with serious illnesses, utilizing a person-family centered approach to alleviate the stress and burden associated with their conditions.

Position Overview:

• 0.7 FTE hospital-employed position with a team consisting of 1 Physician, 1 PRN APP, 1 RN, 1 OA, and 1 Manager.

• Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Compensation Overview:

• Attractive base salary.

• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical malpractice coverage and tail coverage included.

• 403b plan with company matching.

• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Social membership at a local country club.

• Annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Our core values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity, and Accountability are vital in exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We seek individuals who resonate with these principles and possess a genuine desire to positively impact our community. We take pride in our team members who demonstrate commitment to our mission and vision daily. Together, we strive towards a unified goal of delivering exceptional care and service to our communities. If you feel called to serve and are in search of meaningful work, our organization is the right fit for you.

Board Certification: Required in Palliative Care.

Experience: Open to newly trained fellows as well as practicing physicians.

Preferred Experience: Training in Palliative Care.

Licensure: Must possess an Indiana Medical License.

Certifications: BLS and ACLS certifications must be maintained.

Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Additional Benefits: Our employees enjoy perks such as Kindercare Daycare, SmartDollar (Dave Ramsey Program), Adoption Assistance, and access to a Health Care Professionals Credit Union, among other opportunities.

We are a nonprofit, accredited health system with our main campus located in Richmond, Indiana. With a century-long history, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care to our friends and neighbors across an eight-county region. Our organization values the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and differences of both our team members and those we serve.

• Designated as a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Primary Stroke Care Center, and recognized for our Spine Center.
• Utilizing advanced robotics and technology to offer tailored patient care options.
• Equipped with state-of-the-art radiation therapy at our Cancer Care Center.
• Comprehensive Cardiology program including open heart surgery, diagnostics, interventional procedures, and cardiac rehabilitation.
• Modern diagnostic imaging technology.
• A regional hospital with over 220 beds, including additional units for observation, mother/baby care, and emergency services.
• Employing over 3,200 staff members and 150 volunteers.
• Featuring 200 physicians across various specialties and subspecialties.
• Employing 166 nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Offering a wide range of services including Acute Rehab, Allergy Care, Cancer Center, Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Family Birthing Center, General Surgery, Hospice, PACE Center, Pediatrics, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Neurology, Sleep Center, Robotics and Technology, Wound Healing Center, and more. For a complete list of services, please visit our website.
• Utilizing EPIC electronic medical records throughout the health system, incorporating Smart Rooms technology for inpatient care.
• Hosting Family Medicine Residency programs, Medical Student rotations, and Radiology Technologist training.
• Our main campus hospital was newly constructed in 2008.

Our Organizational Culture:

We are a mid-sized health system serving east central Indiana and western Ohio, committed to investing in technology that enhances the quality of care we provide. However, our identity is defined by our people. Our community relies on us not only to save lives and alleviate suffering but also to improve the overall health and well-being of those we serve. This responsibility is taken very seriously. We focus on delivering compassionate, individualized care to each person while actively engaging with our communities to inform, educate, and inspire. In today’s complex environment, we are dedicated to upholding our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their differences. We are seeking passionate individuals who share our vision of compassionate care to join our team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: