Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description Position Overview Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children seeks a dedicated full-time (1.0 FTE) Palliative Care Physician to join our well-established, interdisciplinary palliative care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a robust program that serves as a consultative service for maternal-fetal medicine patients, neonates, pediatrics, and young adults with complex palliative care needs. About Our Program - Our palliative care team is recognized as one of the more comprehensive programs among children's hospitals, offering unique services including: An interdisciplinary care model with a dedicated nurse, chaplain, counselors, and child life specialist to enhance the quality of life of the patients served. Extensive perinatal palliative care with close maternal-fetal medicine partnerships in the Fetal Care Clinic at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Pediatric hospice management for patients who have a hospice plan of care Comprehensive bereavement support in the form of complimentary grief counseling, providing grief resources, and hosting multiple remembrance events throughout the year Automatic consultation for various NICU diagnoses (Periviable, CDH, Renal Replacement, ECMO, Complex Care, etc.) Outpatient services, including home visits for patients with a hospice plan of care Key Responsibilities Providing patient palliative care services across all pediatric populations from neonates to young adults Collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine teams to provide excellent perinatal palliative care Provide expert pain and symptom management Facilitate goals of care and advanced care planning discussions with patients and families Provide outpatient palliative care services and collaborate with other pediatric subspecialists for children with medical complexities · Participate in direct management of pediatric hospice services Maintain professional consultation relationships across all hospital departments at both Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Qualifications: Education: M.D., D.O. Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics Board Certified or Board Eligible for Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine Unrestricted FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and DEA Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one. Generous starting bonus. Annual CME stipend. Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Orlando is a thriving metropolis with numerous activities and plenty of sunshine to enjoy year-round. Whether you prefer professional sports, theatre and ballet, world-class golf courses, or theme parks, it is easy to see why Orlando is America’s most visited city. We are also a wonderful community in which to raise a family, offering education from award-winning public and private schools, diverse neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, no state income tax, and an international airport. You, too, can call Orlando home!aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a