Palliative Care Physician - Medical Director

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

About HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital:

• Trident Hospital is a part of a 570-bed hospital tertiary-care system comprised of HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, and HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness as well as four free standing emergency departments - Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center, Centre Pointe Emergency and James Island Emergency.
• HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is a 321-bed major medical center with a 24-hour emergency room and Level II Trauma Center
• Designated Sarah Cannon Cancer Network Center with ACR and CoC Accreditations
• Critical care services and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist programs
• Proudly serving patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties for more than 40 years

An extraordinary coastal city, rich in history and traditions. Charleston, South Carolina has earned national and international recognition of distinction in economic development, access to global markets, tourism, medical care and entrepreneurial opportunity. Access to coastal waters and beaches is an added perk to this gorgeous city!