Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician Assistant
Full Time
Onsite
About the job
Palliative Care Physician Assistant
Methodist Medical Group (MMG), a premier physician-led organization affiliated with Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas, is actively seeking a board-certified Palliative Care Physician Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team in North Texas.
To support the continued growth and strategic staffing plans, we are seeking to recruit a dedicated, patient-focused physician to join our growing team. This exceptional opportunity is well-suited for a Physician Assistant who thrives in a collaborative medical group environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care.
Job Description
- Provide inpatient only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
- Lead and participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management
- Support transitions of care, including coordination with hospice when appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
Requirements
- Board Certified Physician Assistant
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Texas DEA
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with production, quality, and patient experience bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Rich benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and 403(b)
- Annual CME, dues, and professional subscription allowance
- PTO, CME, maternity/paternity, and sick-leave benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Texas is a tort reform state
- No state income tax
Community Overview
MMG in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. MMG offers a spectrum of medical and surgical specialties including primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, neurological surgery, OBGYN, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery, and various other specialty service lines.
With more than 375 employed providers, including 100+ advanced providers across seven hospitals and over 95 clinics, MMG is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care. Our mission at MMG is to improve lives through compassionate quality healthcare and be the trusted choice for health and wellness.
Join Methodist Medical Group and make a difference providing compassionate care and being a vital part of our system-wide strategy to provide safe and meaningful care to our patients.
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