Palliative Care Fellowship Program Director

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Malpractice coverage

Comprehensive health benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Palliative Care Fellowship Program Director. This leadership role presents an opportunity to develop a comprehensive palliative care program in a supportive environment focused on quality of care.

The ideal candidate will be a board-certified physician with a passion for improving patient outcomes and a collaborative approach. The position offers competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and leadership opportunities within a renowned healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine is required.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Must commit to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead palliative care fellowship program.
• Shape and grow the palliative care program.
• Support patients with serious illnesses.

Skills

Leadership experience or interest

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong clinical expertise

Compassionate care

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Prisma Health - Palliative Care Fellowship Program Director

Prisma Health, the largest Not-for-Profit Healthcare System in South Carolina is seeking a Board Certified Palliative Care Physician to join our expanding teams across South Carolina. Join Prisma Health as our next Palliative Care Fellowship Program Director in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina, and lead a compassionate, patient centered team dedicated to improving quality of life for patients and families across the continuum of care.

This key leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a well-established palliative care program within one of the state's leading healthcare systems. We are seeking a visionary physician leader with strong clinical expertise, collaborative leadership skills, and a passion for advancing serious illness care.

Enjoy a competitive compensation package, generous paid time off, academic and leadership opportunities, along with the vibrant lifestyle of South Carolina's capital city.

About the Palliative Care Division

Our division has a long-standing history of delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary palliative care services across multiple care settings. We focus on:

• Expert symptom management
• Patient-centered goals of care
• Supporting patients and families navigating serious, life limiting illnesses

Highlights of the Opportunity

• Fellowship Program Director leadership opportunity in Columbia
• Collaborative, team oriented environment with physicians, APPs, social workers, chaplains, and interdisciplinary partners
• Academic involvement with residents, fellows, and students
• Inpatient and outpatient care with strong institutional support
• Collegial environment focused on compassionate, evidence based care
• Robust resources for complex symptom management and family-centered decision-making

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Leadership experience or interest preferred for Program Director role
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous PTO and leadership incentives (Program Director role)
• Malpractice coverage with tail and professional allowance
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and retirement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer

Why Prisma Health?

With more than 33,000 team members, 20 acute care and specialty hospitals, over 3,000 beds, and nearly 500 practice sites, Prisma Health serves over 1.2 million patients annually. Our mission is to improve community health through clinical excellence, education, and research, while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Join Us

Be part of an innovative, compassionate team making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across South Carolina - while enjoying exceptional work-life balance and outstanding communities to call home.