Palliative Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Discover Your Purpose with Us

As a premier healthcare organization, our company is on the lookout for dedicated clinicians who prioritize patient care. 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 growth as leaders and managers while contributing to the health and wellness of the 285,000 individuals we serve across eight counties in Indiana and Ohio. We are currently seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Physician to join our Palliative Care team. This role involves addressing the physical, functional, and emotional needs of patients facing serious illnesses through a family-centered approach, aimed at alleviating the stress and burden associated with their conditions.

Position Overview:

• 0.7 FTE position employed by the hospital. Team composition includes 1 Physician, 1 PRN APP, 1 RN, 1 OA, and 1 Manager.

• Office Hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Compensation Overview:

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Coverage for medical malpractice and tail insurance.
• 403b plan with company matching.
• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Membership at a local country club.
• Annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Our core values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity, and Accountability are fundamental to 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 these values, as well as our mission and vision. Together, we strive towards a shared 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Palliative Care.

Experience: Open to newly trained fellows and practicing physicians.

Preferred Experience: Training in Palliative Care.

Licensure: Must possess an Indiana Medical License.

Certifications: BLS and ACLS certification required.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, from 8:00 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.

About Our Health System

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

• Designated as a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Primary Stroke Care Center, and Spine Center.
• Equipped with advanced robotics and technology to meet patient needs.
• State-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment available at our Cancer Care Center.
• Comprehensive Cardiology program, including open heart surgery, diagnostics, interventional procedures, and cardiac rehabilitation.
• Cutting-edge diagnostic imaging technology.
• A regional hospital with over 220 beds, including additional units for observation, maternity, emergency care, and more.
• A workforce of 3,200 employees and 150 volunteers.
• 200 physicians across various specialties and subspecialties.
• 166 nurse practitioners and physician assistants on staff.
• Services offered include 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.
• Utilization of EPIC electronic medical records throughout the health system, featuring Smart Rooms technology for inpatient care.
• Hosting Family Medicine Residency, Medical Student rotations, and Radiology Technologist training.
• Newly constructed main campus hospital (opened 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 our ability to provide exceptional care. However, our identity is defined by our people. Our community looks to us not only for life-saving interventions but also for leadership in improving overall health and well-being. We take this responsibility seriously, focusing on individualized, compassionate care for each patient. Additionally, we actively engage with our communities to inform, educate, and inspire. In today’s complex environment, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and respect for all individuals. We seek motivated individuals who share our vision of compassionate care to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.