Palliative Care Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 227,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Productivity bonuses

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Mercy Medical Group in Citrus Heights, CA, is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician on a partnership track to join our Supportive Care team. The role bridges inpatient symptom management with outpatient palliative support, with a collaborative multidisciplinary team of 4 Physicians and 2 APPs.

The position offers inpatient and outpatient opportunities, great work-life balance with minimal call, and a compensation package including an annual salary of $266,881 plus sign-on bonus and relocation

Qualifications

• CA medical license or ability to obtain one.
• Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatric Medicine, or BE/BC in Palliative Care.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a focused palliative care program.

Skills

Palliative care

Education

Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Palliative Medicine Physician Opportunity - Partnership Track

Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a large multi-specialty medical group in the Sacramento Region, is looking to add a collaborative, patient-centric Palliative Medicine Physician to our expanding Supportive Care / Palliative Care Team in Citrus Heights, CA. This unique position offers the opportunity to bridge the gap between hospital-based acute symptom management and long-term outpatient palliative support. Join our established team of 4 Physicians and 2 APPs.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Inpatient and Outpatient opportunities, practice crafted by physician preferences
• Great work-life balance with shared MINIMAL call
• Opportunity to address early and later stage palliative care needs
• Collaborate as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be part of the team that makes a difference to patients that encounter serious illness

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual salary: $266,881 per year
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Productivity and quality bonuses
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for provider and dependents
• 401(k) with employer match

Job Requirements

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain a license)
• Successful completion of a Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatric Medicine fellowship, OR
• BE/BC in Palliative Care, OR
• Significant experience (minimum 2 years) in a focused Palliative Care program
• A passion for providing clinically excellent care

Where You'll Work

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient.

MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community Description:

Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of one of the nation's most influential states, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

Pay Range

$266,881 - $266,881 /year