Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Care

Palliative Care Physician Opportunity

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a visionary Palliative Care Physician to lead the development and expansion of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary palliative care program. This is a rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up, shape clinical services across the continuum of care, with a longer-term goal to establish a Palliative Care Fellowship Program. The ideal candidate is a clinically excellent, mission-driven physician with a passion for whole-person care, education, systems design, and leadership. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic leadership team to create a high-quality program that advances quality, equity, and compassionate care for patients with serious illness.

Qualified Candidates and Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Have a South Carolina medical license or the ability to get a South Carolina medical license prior to starting
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical palliative care
• Experience building or leading clinical programs
• Interest in academic leadership and fellowship development
• Strong communication, teaching, and mentorship skills
• Systems-thinking mindset with entrepreneurial energy
• Commitment to whole-person, culturally responsive care

Clinical Leadership and Program Development:

• Design, launch, and grow an integrated inpatient palliative care service
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams (physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists)
• Develop clinical pathways for symptom management, goals-of-care, and serious illness communication
• Collaborate with oncology, cardiology, ICU, hospital medicine and community partners
• Serve as a thought leader and ambassador for palliative care
• Foster a culture of compassion, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Partner with executive leadership to align program growth within system priorities

Incentives/Benefits Package: In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

Client Details State SC