Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Physician — Bloomington

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Six weeks of vacation & major holidays

Job summary

Indiana University Health Medical Group South Region seeks a compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join our established palliative care team at IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana.

The role emphasizes inpatient consultations (95%) with some outpatient/virtual program involvement, teaching opportunities, and collaboration across an interdisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship training required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Eligible for Indiana medical licensure.
• Open to experienced physicians, fellows, and graduating trainees.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations, follow-up care, symptom management, and goals-of-care discussions for adults with serious illness.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing support, and social work professionals.
• Support a growing outpatient and virtual palliative care program for regional and critical access hospitals.
• Participate in shared physician call coverage, primarily weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with Indiana University School of Medicine students and residents.
• Contribute to program development, operational planning, committees, and quality initiatives based on interest.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Team-based care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Eligible for Indiana medical licensure

Job description

Indiana University Health Medical Group South Region seeks a compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join our established palliative care team at IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana.

The role emphasizes inpatient consultations (95%) with some outpatient/virtual program involvement, teaching opportunities, and collaboration across an interdisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.