Palliative Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Become a part of our dedicated team and help us uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care in the picturesque city of Lakeland, Florida! We are seeking candidates who will play a vital role in the development and enhancement of our Palliative Care and Hospice Services, primarily within the inpatient hospital environment, including the palliative care unit. Your contributions will also support the success of our Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.

Key Highlights:

• Collaborate with professionals across our healthcare network.

• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship.

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend rotations.

• Focus on inpatient care.

• Competitive base salary with potential for performance-based incentives.

• No state income tax benefits.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 403B plan, medical insurance, paid time off, a continuing medical education (CME) allowance, designated CME days, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct inpatient consultations for patients facing advanced or complex health issues.

• Address pain management and alleviate distressing symptoms such as dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and delirium.

• Support the management of end-of-life symptoms within the inpatient palliative care unit.

• Guide advanced care planning discussions, including goals of care, advance directives, and code status.

• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and case managers.

• Coordinate care with primary teams, specialists, and case management personnel.

• Assist in transitions of care across various settings.

• Maintain accurate documentation of care and decisions in the electronic medical record, adhering to organizational standards.

• Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on the principles and options of palliative care.

• Engage in team meetings, quality improvement projects, and educational activities.

• Participate in the training of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents, coordinating rotations with 2nd and 3rd year residents.

COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a lively community situated conveniently between Tampa and Orlando, recognized as the top city for home buying. Enjoy diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, take leisurely walks along our scenic lakeside trails, parks, and nature preserves. A short drive will lead you to Clearwater Beach, celebrated as the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor, or to Florida's famous theme parks and attractions. Polk County boasts over 150 schools, including more than 40 private institutions, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally acclaimed workforce academies. Explore our website to discover all that Lakeland has to offer.

ABOUT US: For over a century, our not-for-profit organization has delivered outstanding inpatient and outpatient healthcare across 40 specialties. We have received numerous workplace accolades from esteemed organizations such as Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. Our main campus, featuring 910 beds, includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and one of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation. Our growth is evident in facilities like the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and the Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.

We take pride in our partnership with Nemours Children's Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our remarkable culture and our commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications: Board certification is preferred. A current Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one is required.