Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician — Flexible Schedule & Sign-On

Summa Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Educational loan support

CME allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to join our team of 9 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers. The full-time role blends community hospice and general inpatient hospice care with inpatient palliative care, serving Summit County and surrounding areas.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Primary practice alternates between Akron Campus and community hospice visits; weekend coverage at Barberton Campus.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted Ohio medical license.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide alternating weeks between general inpatient hospice (GIP) and community hospice visits.
• Maintain a Monday–Friday schedule with standard business hours; participate in on-call coverage.
• Operate within Epic and Homecare Homebase EMR systems and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Education

Fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Summa Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to join our team of 9 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers. The full-time role blends community hospice and general inpatient hospice care with inpatient palliative care, serving Summit County and surrounding areas.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Primary practice alternates between Akron Campus and community hospice visits; weekend coverage at Barberton Campus.