Physician-Hospice/Palliative Care

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

In affiliation with the University of Arizona, Banner-University Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician to join our growing team. This is a well-established program with mentoring and development resources to support newer graduates as well as the opportunity to shape the future of the program for those with more experience. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment consistent with their credentials and will have the opportunity to grow Hospice & Palliative Care within the community and teach students, residents, and fellows from the University of Arizona.

Job Description

• Inpatient only - Consult service
• M-F - Flexible schedule with opportunity for 8 or 10 hour shifts; weekend call on rotation by phone only
• 2 fellows help to support the program per year
• Deliver excellent patient-centered hospice and palliative care within the clinical setting, demonstrating sound knowledge of medical specialty
• Exercise didactic and clinical teaching for care staff, residents, fellows, and medical students
• Research involvement that contributes to the cure or management of diseases while advancing designated educational programs
• Active participation in systemwide Palliative Care, Geriatrics, and Integrative Medicine Clinical Consensus Groups

Requirements

• American Board of Internal Medicine certified/eligible
• Fellowship-trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• New grads and experienced providers encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Production incentives (wRVU), paid sick time, personal time off, malpractice, and CME allowance
• Legal, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pet, auto, and home insurance included in voluntary benefit options
• Adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and parental leave support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 confidential mental health support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Physician well-being program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching or 401b deferred options, employee perks and discounts

Community Overview

Iconic landscapes. Picture perfect skies. It's time to go beyond. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nation's sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriched with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater, and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets—Arizona has it all.