Palliative Care Physician for Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI-$245,000- $250,000

Mercyhealth System in Janesville, Wisconsin, is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our collaborative inpatient care team serving Southern Wisconsin.

Join a compassionate, fully integrated care program within an award-winning healthcare system and play a key role in advancing palliative care services focused on quality of life, symptom management, and patient-centered care.

Opportunity:

• Competitive base salary (range available upon request)
• Hospital-employed position
• Established and growing Palliative Care program
• Strong referral base from hospitalists, oncology, critical care, and specialty providers
• EPIC EMR
• Integrated multidisciplinary care model
• 501(c)(3) non-for-profit health system
• Opportunity to participate in program development and expansion of palliative care services

Departmental Scope:

Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team, including:

• Palliative Care Physicians
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Palliative Care Nurses
• Social Workers
• Chaplain / Spiritual Care
• Case Management
• Practice within a hospital-based setting focused on:
• Inpatient palliative care consultations
• Symptom management and pain control
• Goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
• Advance care planning and end-of-life support
• Coordination of care across specialties
• Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings

Ideal candidate will:

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Take a compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Demonstrate interest in program growth and development
• Provide education to staff and support interdisciplinary collaboration

Qualifications:

• MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure
• Strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team

Compensation & Benefits:

Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Salary Range: $240,000-$250,000

• Retention and/or sign-on bonus

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• CME allowance ($3,000)

• Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement

• Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance

• Relocation assistance

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family

• Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• 457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

• Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week)

• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

Community & System Information:

About Mercyhealth System:

Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers serving more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

Over 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.

125+ specialty and sub-specialty services, including heart and vascular care (WATCHMAN and TAVR), neurosurgery, critical care, cancer institute services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.

Admitting Hospital:

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville is a Level III Trauma Center serving Southern Wisconsin, offering advanced surgical services, heart and vascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and modern specialty support. Conveniently located off Interstate 90.

About Janesville:

Janesville is a mid-sized, family-oriented community offering an exceptional quality of life.

Known as "Wisconsin's Park Place," Janesville features:

• Over 2,500 acres of parkland
• 20 acres of botanical gardens
• Strong arts and cultural presence
• Historic architecture and community pride

Janesville offers an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

Contact:

Winny Elizabeth Sadana, MBA, MA, CPRP
Physician Recruiter, Provider Recruitment & Retention
Mercyhealth - Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
779-2028-5752
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