Palliative Care job in Chandler AZ

Palliative Care Physician

Location: Chandler, AZ

Job Description:

• Experience a supportive, in-patient work environment with no emergency calls and a flexible 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule, thanks to our consultant group model.
• Enjoy a dedicated team, including two NPs who round under your guidance, ensuring comprehensive, compassionate care for patients with serious, chronic illnesses.
• Significant growth potential within the team, ideal for someone seeking a balanced work-life dynamic, focused exclusively on in-patient care.
• A clear pathway to partnership and a highly competitive compensation structure.

Duties:

• Provide compassionate and effective inpatient palliative care consultation and direct care to patients facing serious illness and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify their immediate and ongoing needs, considering family members and caregivers.
• Work closely with other physicians, coordinating care and managing symptoms associated with serious illness.
• Build relationships with patients, establish their goals for care, and map out a care plan inclusive of these goals, keeping their comfort a top priority.
• Educate the healthcare team, patients, and families about palliative care and available services.
• Collaborate with the palliative care team to provide and coordinate the best care for patients and advise on the choice of treatments.
• Assist families in making difficult medical decisions, offering emotional and moral support.
• Document and manage patient's medical data accurately.

These activities will be accomplished while ensuring the utmost compassion and sensitivity towards the unique needs and situations of each patient in the palliative care process.

Requirements:

• Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship Trained (Board Eligible or Board Certified)
• MD/DO License in AZ (or able to obtain)