Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Palliative Care Physician

Are you ready to practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel? Are you ready to practice at the top of your game, to provide access to the best treatments to all your patients? If we have your attention, read on.

Job Description

• You bring your mind, body, heart, and spirit to your work as a Physician in Palliative Care.
• You put your patients first and are generous with your thoughts and voice because you know your opinion matters.
• You love what you do and value having the support, resources, and advanced technology to practice at the top of your game.
• You are energized by the feeling that you belong to something bigger; the people around you aren't just colleagues, they feel like an extended family.
• You're great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

As a Physician in Palliative Care, you'll work with one Palliative Medicine Physician to provide top-notch care and patient experience. Throughout the day you'll collaborate with a PA, Social Workers, Case Managers, community Hospice, and Chaplains.

• You would practice at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO.
• Palliative Service is open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, with no call.
• You'll join a passionate and energetic team of one Palliative Care physician and one PA - they function like a family and care deeply about their patients.
• Play a critical role on a busy service with around eight consults a day.
• Make a significant and powerful impact on our patients and their families during times of need.

Compensation

• Annual salary $260,000.00
• Relocation up to $20,000.00
• Sign-on bonus $30,000.00

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to retirement savings plans. CME benefits, malpractice insurance coverage, and license reimbursement are also included as part of your employment benefits along with paid days off.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine.
• Residency training in Family, Internal, or Palliative Medicine.
• At least two years' experience in Palliative Medicine is preferred. Experience with inpatient adult consult services will be considered.
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to successfully complete St. Mary's credentialing process.

St. Mary's Medical Center is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 346-bed regional medical center is in Grand Junction, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities, and each other.