Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our Organization | Akron, Ohio

We are in search of a Board Certified or Board Eligible physician specializing in Hospice & Palliative Medicine to become part of our established team, which includes 9 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers. This full-time role presents a distinctive combination of community hospice care and general inpatient hospice services, along with inpatient Palliative Care, catering to patients across Summit County and surrounding areas. Recent graduates are warmly invited to apply.

As one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in Ohio, our medical group comprises nearly 700 dedicated providers working together to foster a healthier community in Northeastern Ohio.

Opportunity Highlights

• Alternating weeks dedicated to general inpatient hospice (GIP) and community hospice visits.

• Standard Monday to Friday schedule during regular business hours.

• One night of on-call duty per week (5:00 PM - 8:00 AM).

• Approximately 9-10 weekends on-call each year, providing daytime hospital coverage and overnight calls managed from home.

• Primary practice location alternates between the Akron Campus (GIP) and community hospice patient visits; weekend coverage is based at the Barberton Campus.

• Utilization of both Epic and Homecare Homebase (HCHB) electronic medical record systems.

• Opportunity to engage in the medical education of students, residents, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellows.

• Work within a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurse case managers, social workers, and spiritual care professionals.

• Partnership with a community-based hospice organization, providing care for general inpatient hospice patients within the hospital's acute palliative care unit.

• Established referral network through our health system, ACO, and community partners.

• This program is recognized as one of the first in Ohio to achieve Joint Commission certification in Advanced Palliative Care.

• A competitive compensation package that includes a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, educational loan support, CME allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

Candidate Qualifications

• Completion of fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

• Eligible for or currently possessing an unrestricted medical license in Ohio.

• A strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.

Why Choose Akron?

Akron boasts an affordable cost of living, vibrant suburban communities, top-notch schools, and easy access to Cleveland, along with plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities in the Metro Parks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

EOE/AA Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Influenza vaccination is mandatory for all employees.