Palliative Care Physician

Join our team and contribute to our tradition of providing expert, patient-centered care in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! Candidates will be integral to the growth and expansion of Palliative Care and Hospice Services, serving the inpatient hospital setting with rounding on multiple units, including inpatient palliative unit, and will contribute to the success of our Internal Medicine GME program. Highlights Partner with colleagues throughout Lakeland Regional Health Teaching opportunities on Monday–Friday with weekend rotations Guaranteed base salary + opportunity for production incentives No state income tax LRH offers comprehensive benefits including 403B, medical insurance, paid time off, CME allowance, CME days, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage Key Responsibilities Provide inpatient palliative care consultations to patients with advanced or complex illnesses Manage pain and other distressing symptoms such as dyspnea (difficulty or labored breathing), nausea, anxiety, and delirium Assist in management of end‑of‑life symptoms in the inpatient palliative unit Facilitate advanced care planning, including goals‑of‑care, advance directives, and code status conversations Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and case managers Coordinate care with primary teams, sub‑specialists, and case managers Assist with transitions of care between different settings Document all care and decisions in the electronic medical record according to organizational standards Educate patients, families, and hospital staff about palliative care principles and options Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching Involve in teaching of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents (schedule rotations with 2nd and 3rd year residents) Qualifications Board certification preferred Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one #J-18808-Ljbffr