Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Palliative Care opening in IndianaFull timeElkhart, INWeekday Schedule No Call Leadership & Teaching OpportunitiesAn established and growing Palliative Care program in North Central Indiana is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join its interdisciplinary team. The position is primarily based at a 254-bed Level III Trauma Center in Elkhart with anticipated collaboration and crossover with a 434-bed Level II Trauma Center in South Bend. This opportunity offers a predictable weekday schedule with no call, meaningful relationship-centered medicine, and the ability to help shape the continued growth of the Palliative Care service line.Position HighlightsFull-time, permanent Palliative Care opportunityPredictable weekday scheduleNo call responsibilitiesEstablished and expanding Palliative Care programPrimarily inpatient-focused practicePotential for future outpatient opportunities as the program growsInterdisciplinary, team-based care modelStrong collaboration with ICU, Oncology, Cardiology, Hospital Medicine, and other subspecialtiesOpportunity to participate in program development and quality initiativesPhysician-led medical groupLeadership and professional growth opportunitiesAcademic and teaching opportunities availableClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive Palliative and Supportive Care for patients with serious and complex illnessesSymptom and pain managementGoals-of-care discussionsFacilitate complex medical decision-makingAdvance care planningPatient and family educationEmotional and family supportCoordinate care with treating physicians and specialistsHelp patients and families understand disease progression and treatment optionsSupport patients receiving curative or disease-directed treatmentAlign treatment plans with individual patient values, preferences, and goalsPatient PopulationProvide Palliative Care support for patients experiencing serious illnesses including:CancerCongestive heart failure and other advanced cardiac conditionsCOPD and advanced pulmonary diseaseKidney failureDementiaParkinson's diseaseALSNeurologic conditionsOther serious or life-limiting illnessesInterdisciplinary TeamWork closely with a comprehensive team including:Palliative Care physiciansAdvanced Practice ProvidersNursesSocial WorkersChaplainsTherapistsCounselorsCare ManagersHospitalists and IntensivistsMedical and surgical specialistsLeadership & Academic OpportunitiesOpportunity to help shape the continued growth of the Palliative Care programParticipate in quality-improvement initiativesService-line development opportunitiesPotential physician leadership responsibilitiesAffiliation with a regional medical schoolOpportunity to teach medical studentsResident educationSupervision of postgraduate traineesCollaboration with a Family Medicine residency programQualificationsMD or DOBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative MedicineCompletion of appropriate residency and fellowship trainingCurrent or eligible Indiana medical licenseStrong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skillsInterest in complex symptom management and goals-of-care discussionsCommitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered careHospital & Clinical ResourcesPrimary practice at a 254-bed Level III Trauma CenterCollaboration with a 434-bed Level II Trauma CenterExtensive ICU and Hospital Medicine resourcesStrong Oncology and Cardiology programsBroad medical and surgical subspecialty supportIntegrated regional healthcare networkOpportunity to provide Palliative Care across multiple inpatient service linesEstablished resources supporting patients with complex and serious illnessesAbout Elkhart, South Bend & North Central IndianaNorth Central Indiana offers an affordable lifestyle with convenient access to larger Midwest cities and extensive recreational and cultural opportunities.Easy access to Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, and surrounding communitiesUniversity and collegiate athletics nearbyExtensive lakes and outdoor recreationDining, performing arts, and community eventsConvenient access to Lake MichiganWithin driving distance of Chicago and other major Midwest citiesExcellent opportunity for a Palliative Care physician seeking a no-call weekday schedule, meaningful patient-centered work, leadership potential, and academic involvement