Lead Palliative Care Physician

HealthEcareers - Client; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Monogram Health is seeking a full-time physician specialized in palliative care to serve seriously ill patients in their community. The role includes managing a patient panel and engaging in population health management while working in a supportive and innovative environment offering full benefits and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a company bonus program.

Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Paid time off and a 401(k) with matching contributions.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted medical license, free of sanctions.
• Experience with high-need Medicare Advantage populations.
• Comfort in advance care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care to improve healthcare outcomes.
• Manage symptoms affecting quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for palliative care.

Skills

Evidence-based clinical criteria

Goals of care discussions

Integration of acute and behavioral health care

Managing medication panels

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Job description

Monogram Health is seeking a full-time physician, specialized in palliative care, to join the team due to continued nationwide growth.

This physician will be an in-market specialist caring for the seriously ill population in their community, including patients with CKD / ESRD, COPD, and CHF. The Lead Palliative Care physician will be integrated into their local market with the Market Physician Executive (MPE) and primarily provide care in the home.

Your Impact

Monogram Health physicians are quality-driven, applying their clinical expertise in a managed care, population health context. They engage in population health management in a sophisticated, outcomes-driven manner that promotes palliative care where clinically appropriate, focusing on patient quality of life, education, and shared decision-making.

Highlights & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative organization transforming chronic disease care.
• Autonomous schedule with in-home visits within a value-based care model.
• Competitive salary plus a company bonus program.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus on a case-by-case basis.
• Collaborate with MPE and the care team to proactively identify patients who qualify for palliative care services and build a patient panel.
• Developing and presenting metrics to executive leadership as needed.
• Responsible for outcomes for your patient panel, driving clinical and financial KPIs through targeted interventions.
• Treat patients in-home to improve healthcare outcomes.
• Evaluate and manage symptoms affecting quality of life, such as pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.
• Refer members to appropriate specialists, including Monogram-based or local specialists.
• Conduct goals of care and family meetings, documenting patient and family wishes in state AD / POLST forms.
• Support patients with our interdisciplinary team, including Palliative Care Chaplain.
• Assist with hospice transitions as appropriate.
• Develop relationships with local providers to enhance market alignment.
• Participate in monthly meetings with RMD / CMO regarding KPIs and expectations.
• Educate and support the team on palliative care, hospice, advance directives, symptom assessment, and communication.

Position Requirements

• Desire to practice in a forward-looking renal care environment focused on population health management.
• Experience applying evidence-based clinical criteria.
• Comfort and skill in goals of care discussions and advance care planning.
• Experience with high-need Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, and commercial populations.
• Experience integrating acute and behavioral health care, understanding social determinants of health, and collaborating with social workers.
• Expertise in managing medication panels for complex patients.
• Current unrestricted medical license in the state(s) of practice, free of sanctions from Medicaid or Medicare.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• Doctorate Degree in Medicine.
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Reliable transportation.

About Monogram Health

Monogram Health is a next-generation, value-based provider serving patients with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease. We aim to transform nephrology, primary care, and chronic condition treatment through an in-home approach, utilizing technology-enabled clinical services to improve outcomes and lower costs. We focus on increasing access to evidence-based care and addressing social determinants of health, leading to industry recognition for health equity and improved outcomes.

At Monogram Health, we foster an inclusive environment that encourages sharing diverse perspectives, leveraging strengths, and acting authentically. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.