Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician - Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, ME

Job Description

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Staff Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

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Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, Maine
\n Full-Time | MondayFriday | Four 10 Hour Shifts | Minimal Call

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\n The Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine is seeking a Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to join a dedicated, interdisciplinary team serving our nations Veterans. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a mission-driven federal healthcare system with a predictable schedule and strong clinical support.\n

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Position Highlights

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• Full-time, MondayFriday schedule (four 10-hour shifts) 
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• Minimal call home call every 68 weeks 
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• Blend of inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth hospice/palliative care 
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• Practice within a 12-bed inpatient hospice unit (Togus Springs) 
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• Collaborative interdisciplinary team including nursing, social work, chaplain, and administrative support 
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• Opportunities for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and students 
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• Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive salary: $200,000$315,000
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• Sign-on and retention incentives available 
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• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility up to $200,000
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• Comprehensive federal benefits package, including: 
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• Health, dental and vision insurance
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• Federal retirement plan with matching contributions
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• Generous PTO and federal holidays 
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• Malpractice coverage 
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• Continuing education support 
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Position Responsibilities

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• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care across inpatient, outpatient and long-term care and home settings. 
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• Manage complex pain and symptom control for patients with serious illness 
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• Lead goals-of-care and end of-life planning
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• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
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• Support education and training of medical learners. 
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Qualifications

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• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
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• U.S. citizenship required
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• Board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine upon hire; board certification within two years
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• Current, full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
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• Experience in hospice, palliative care or advanced illness management preferred. 
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