Holistic Palliative Care Physician Miami, FL (Full-Time)

Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health South Florida invites applications for a Physician in Palliative Care in Miami, Florida. This full-time role provides comprehensive palliative care across inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing symptom control, goals-of-care conversations, and family support.

The ideal candidate is board-certified/board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with an MD or DO, Florida license, and DEA license, and excels in team-based, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Current/eligible Florida medical license.
• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-first mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and ongoing palliative care services for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.
• Assess and manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing conditions.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations with patients and families.
• Collaborate with primary teams, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient clinic coverage, as applicable.
• Provide education to patients, families, and clinical team members regarding palliative care principles.
• Support transitions of care, including hospice referral when appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure a coordinated continuum of care.

Skills

MD/DO professional

Fellowship trained

Board certification/eligibility

Florida license

DEA license

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Baptist Health South Florida invites applications for a Physician in Palliative Care in Miami, Florida. This full-time role provides comprehensive palliative care across inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing symptom control, goals-of-care conversations, and family support.

The ideal candidate is board-certified/board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with an MD or DO, Florida license, and DEA license, and excels in team-based, patient-centered care.