Lead Palliative Care Physician – Outpatient Focus

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Washington is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician to lead our palliative care program at Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, Missouri. The role emphasizes an outpatient focus with meaningful patient and family engagement and limited inpatient duties.

You will design workflows, balance care settings, build cross‑service line referrals, and guide program growth, while enjoying the autonomy to shape the program according to your clinical interests and

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in palliative care.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Missouri or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design clinical workflows and care models.
• Shape the balance of inpatient vs. outpatient care.
• Develop referral relationships across service lines.
• Grow the program at a pace that aligns with your goals.

Job description

Mercy Washington is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician to lead our palliative care program at Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, Missouri. The role emphasizes an outpatient focus with meaningful patient and family engagement and limited inpatient duties.

You will design workflows, balance care settings, build cross‑service line referrals, and guide program growth, while enjoying the autonomy to shape the program according to your clinical interests and