Palliative Care Lead Physician - Outpatient Focus

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

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician to lead the palliative care program at our hospital in Washington, Missouri. The role offers autonomy to shape workflows, care models, and referral networks with strong inpatient/outpatient balance.

You will be the sole palliative care physician, supported by an on-site RN, with leadership backing to grow the program according to your clinical interests and vision.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in palliative care or board-eligible.
• Experience leading a clinical program or team is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design clinical workflows and care models for palliative care.
• Shape the inpatient vs outpatient balance to meet patient needs.
• Develop referral relationships across service lines to grow the program.
• Lead the program with autonomy and physician leadership.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible in Palliative

Leadership

Outpatient care

Program development

Education

MD/DO

Tools

EMR

Job description

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician to lead the palliative care program at our hospital in Washington, Missouri. The role offers autonomy to shape workflows, care models, and referral networks with strong inpatient/outpatient balance.

You will be the sole palliative care physician, supported by an on-site RN, with leadership backing to grow the program according to your clinical interests and vision.