Physician - Palliative Care Campus Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Palliative Care Physician

We are looking for a dedicated Palliative Care Physician to take on the role of Campus Lead at our Paoli Hospital. This pivotal leadership position is part of our well-established, interdisciplinary palliative care program.

This role is primarily focused on inpatient care while also encompassing campus-level leadership responsibilities. As the Lead Physician, you will serve as a clinical resource, team leader, and strategic collaborator, working alongside a skilled team of nurse practitioners, social workers, and hospice partners to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. This position prioritizes collaboration, influence, and the advancement of our program, supporting a seasoned team that operates with a significant degree of autonomy.

• Clinical Care:
  • Deliver high-quality inpatient palliative care consultations at Paoli Hospital.
  • Lead and engage in daily interdisciplinary team huddles to guide care planning and the distribution of consultations.
  • Manage a personal patient panel while facilitating team-based care delivery.
  • Conduct discussions on goals of care, symptom management, and end-of-life considerations.
  • Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and care teams to enhance patient outcomes and transitions, including hospice services.
• Leadership & Team Support:
  • Act as the primary clinical leader and resource for the campus palliative care team.
  • Serve as a liaison between palliative care, hospital-based physicians, and system leadership.
  • Foster team development through mentorship, education, and role modeling (no co-signing of APP notes/orders required).
  • Encourage efficient workflows, communication, and best practices within the team.
  • Contribute to a collaborative and high-functioning team culture.
• Program Development:
  • Collaborate with system leadership to enhance the palliative care program, including future expansion into outpatient and post-acute settings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, access, and quality of care.
  • Engage in educational initiatives, including lectures and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Eligibility for a Pennsylvania medical license.
• DEA license is required.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

We are a not-for-profit health system serving parts of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Our organization comprises four esteemed acute care hospitals, along with one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals. We also offer a range of services, including outpatient health centers and home care.

We value our employees as our greatest asset and strive to cultivate a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and respect. Our organization is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer.

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