IU Health Arnett Physicians - Palliative Care Physician (Department Chair)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established Palliative Care team in Lafayette, Indiana, where you will lead a dedicated group providing high-quality care to adult patients. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including those with complex medical needs. Enjoy a collaborative environment with teaching opportunities while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package. Lafayette is a vibrant college town, home to Purdue University, offering a rich quality of life with easy access to cultural amenities and outdoor activities. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability)

401k with company match

Relocation assistance

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Palliative Care with a fellowship required.
• Must have an Indiana medical license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Palliative Care team, providing high-quality patient care.
• Manage approximately 25-30 patients per week with various conditions.

Skills

Palliative Care

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented

Patient-centered care

Lifelong learning

Education

Palliative Care Fellowship

MD/DO Indiana license

Job description

If you have a desire for challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient, join our well-established and respected Palliative Care team at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN (home of Purdue University).

Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE, leading the Palliative team.
• Monday - Friday, 8 AM- 4:30 PM
• No call, no holidays.
• Adult Inpatient/Outpatient Consult Service
• Well-Established and comprehensive inpatient team.
• Approximately 25-30 patients per week (adult-geriatric, stroke, oncology, multiple co-morbidities)
• Provide virtual support to our two critical access hospitals.
• Teaching opportunities with family medicine residents.
• Participation in hospital and system-wide incentives.
• Benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, relocation assistance, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.

Qualifications:

• BE/BC Palliative Care
• Palliative Care Fellowship required.
• MD/DO Indiana license or eligible.
• Consistent and consecutive employment/training history.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care.
• Team-oriented, positive, and patient-centered.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and open to change/improvement.
• Demonstrated connection to our Values - Compassion, Excellence, Team, and Purpose.

Indiana University Health Arnett is an effectively integrated health care system comprised of over 300 providers representing 40 different specialties and sub-specialties. Based in the cities of Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana University Health Arnett includes physician outpatient practices, a modern acute care hospital as well as an adjacent ambulatory surgery center and imaging centers. Our secure patient base draws from a mix of industrial, university, and rural communities in a 12-county area. IU Health Arnett’s long-standing community commitment began in 1922 and evolved into a successful affiliation with Indiana University Health in 2008.

We serve as a regional hub for Indiana University Health, Indiana’s most comprehensive health system (ranked number one in the state by U.S. News & World Report).

IU Health Arnett Hospital Features:

• All private patient rooms, including private neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) rooms.
• 24/7 Hospitalist/Nocturnist Coverage.
• 6 technologically advanced surgical suites with open heart and neurosurgical capabilities.
• Two cesarean section suites conveniently located adjacent to maternity beds.
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage.
• On-site diagnostics, imaging, and lab.
• Full electronic medical records system with seamless linkage to physician offices and IU Health's downtown Indianapolis hospitals.
• An adjacent efficient outpatient surgery center.
• Convenient, designated surface parking for staff and visitors.
• Community site for medical education.

Lafayette, Indiana offers an unmatched quality of life in a safe and thriving college community. Located a quick drive from both Indianapolis and Chicago, residents enjoy a variety of family-friendly amenities and unparalleled diversity.

• Home of Big 10 conference member, Purdue University.
• Highly-ranked public and private schools and a multitude of cultural amenities.
• Easy access to hiking and biking trails, golfing, collegiate sports, and more.
• Entertainment and retail shops that include brew pubs, funky galleries, bakeries, and bistros.
• One hour to Indianapolis and two hours to Chicago.