Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician Opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina

If you're seeking a meaningful Hospice & Palliative Medicine role that offers clinical variety, autonomy, and flexibility, this opportunity deserves a closer look. You'll practice across multiple care settings while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team focused on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. With a schedule that emphasizes remote patient management, a light call burden, and strong support resources, this position offers an excellent balance between professional fulfillment and personal well-being.

Practice Overview

• Provide care across hospice home care, an inpatient hospice care center, and an outpatient palliative care clinic
• Join a well-established interdisciplinary team with physician, nurse practitioner, nursing, and support staff collaboration
• Manage a daily hospice census of approximately 80-100 patients remotely, providing oversight and guidance to the care team
• Conduct home visits as clinically appropriate
• Spend one day per week in the inpatient hospice care center, rounding on approximately 8-10 patients
• Participate in outpatient palliative care clinic sessions, seeing approximately 6-8 patients during dedicated clinic days

Schedule

• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Hybrid model with approximately 3 remote days and 2 on-site days each week
• On-site responsibilities include outpatient clinic and inpatient hospice care center coverage
• Light call schedule averaging approximately 3 days per month
• Weekend inpatient coverage every 6-8 weeks with additional compensation provided

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from 225,000-265,000, based on experience
• 30,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
• 35 paid days off annually, including holidays, plus a dedicated wellness day
• CME allowance of 3,500 with 3-5 days of CME time, retirement plans with employer match, malpractice coverage, and comprehensive health benefits

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required
• Open to both experienced physicians and fellowship-trained new graduates
• Interest in interdisciplinary, patient-centered care is essential
• Passion for teaching and mentorship is highly valued as educational programs continue to expand

Community & Location Highlights

• Live and work in a coastal North Carolina community known for its beaches and outdoor recreation
• Enjoy boating, fishing, golf, waterfront dining, and year-round mild weather
• Access to highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a range of housing options
• Convenient regional airport access and a cost of living that compares favorably with many larger coastal markets

Let's talk about how this opportunity can help you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.