Compassionate Palliative Care Physician, Weekdays

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Commencement bonus $10,000

CME allowance $5,500 annually

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare in Virginia Beach is seeking an Attending Physician for our established Palliative Care team. You will provide inpatient palliative care consultations, focusing on symptom management and complex decision-making in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes mentorship, participation in quality initiatives, and program development, with a strong work-life balance and a light call schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management.
• Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team including experienced NPs and social workers.
• Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Skills

Symptom management

End-of-life care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Sentara Healthcare in Virginia Beach is seeking an Attending Physician for our established Palliative Care team. You will provide inpatient palliative care consultations, focusing on symptom management and complex decision-making in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes mentorship, participation in quality initiatives, and program development, with a strong work-life balance and a light call schedule.