Academic Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Jobtome; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Relocation Assistance

Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice,

CME (plus CME allowance!)

Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision

Free parking

Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our academic palliative care program. The role focuses on inpatient palliative care consultations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus, with opportunities for outpatient growth and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

This faculty appointment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration within a tertiary health system;

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Primarily inpatient palliative care consultation, with outpatient clinic growth opportunities.
• Knowledge of hospice, serious illness care, and community resources.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic medical environment; scholarly activity encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient palliative care consultations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, social workers, chaplains, and case managers.
• Teach medical students, residents, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellows.
• Participate in interdisciplinary education and hospital rounds; contribute to quality improvement.
• Help grow palliative care across the academic health system and broader community.

Skills

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching/education

Communication skills

Inpatient consultation

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our academic palliative care program. The role focuses on inpatient palliative care consultations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus, with opportunities for outpatient growth and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

This faculty appointment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration within a tertiary health system;