Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Palliative Care Physician provides specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious, complex, or life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and support for patients and families, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Evaluate and manage patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings • Provide expert management of complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression • Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations • Support patients and families with decision-making aligned with patient values and preferences • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, case management, and specialty consultants • Provide consultation services to primary and specialty teams • Assist with transitions of care including hospice referral when appropriate • Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams on palliative care principles • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and program development initiatives • Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, or medical students as applicable • Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school • Completion of an accredited residency program (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, or related specialty) • Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred • Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred • Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure • DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies • Expertise in symptom management and serious illness care • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to facilitate complex and sensitive conversations • Compassionate, patient- and family-centered approach • Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams Work Environment • Hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and community-based care settings • Call responsibilities as determined by program structure Physical Requirements • Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments • Manual dexterity for clinical examinations and office-based procedures • Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.