Physician - Palliative Care Campus Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a Palliative Care Physician to take on the role of Campus Lead at Paoli Hospital , a vital leadership position within our well-established interdisciplinary palliative care program.

This role is primarily focused on inpatient care while also encompassing campus-level leadership responsibilities. The Lead Physician acts as a clinical expert, team leader, and strategic collaborator, working alongside a skilled team of nurse practitioners, social workers, and hospice partners to provide exceptional, patient-centered care.

Distinct from conventional leadership roles, this position prioritizes collaboration, influence, and the advancement of the program, supporting a seasoned team that operates with a significant degree of autonomy.

• Deliver high-quality inpatient palliative care consultations at Paoli Hospital.

• Lead and engage in daily interdisciplinary team meetings, directing care planning and consult assignments.

• Oversee a personal patient panel while facilitating team-based care delivery.

• Guide discussions on goals of care, symptom management, and end-of-life considerations.

• Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and care teams to enhance patient outcomes and transitions, including hospice services.

• Act as the primary clinical leader and resource for the campus palliative care team.

• Serve as a liaison between palliative care, hospital-based physicians, and system leadership.

• Encourage team development through mentorship, education, and role modeling (no co-signing of APP notes/orders is necessary).

• Enhance workflows, communication, and best practices throughout the team.

• Contribute to fostering a high-functioning, collaborative team culture.

• Collaborate with system leadership to further develop the palliative care program, including potential expansion into outpatient and post-acute settings.

• Identify areas for improving efficiency, access, and quality of care.

• Engage in educational initiatives, including lectures and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

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

• Eligibility for a Pennsylvania medical license.

• DEA license is required.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

Our organization is a not-for-profit health system that serves parts of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its foundation are four esteemed acute care hospitals, along with one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals. We also encompass a treatment center, home care and hospice services, multiple outpatient health centers, and a medical research institute.

We value our employees as our greatest asset and are dedicated to cultivating a work environment characterized by collaboration, participation, and respect. Our organization is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer. To discover more about life within our organization, follow us on social media.