Palliative Care Physician

The VIOS Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to provide patient-centered inpatient care in a hospital setting. You will deliver consultations for advanced or complex illnesses, manage symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, delirium, and lead advanced care planning while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have board certification preferred and Florida licensure, strong communication and teaching skills, and a commitment to compassionate, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Board certification preferred.
• Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain license.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in inpatient palliative care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations for advanced or complex illnesses in an inpatient setting.
• Manage symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, and delirium.
• Lead advanced care planning and coordinate care transitions.
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical records.
• Educate patients, families and staff about palliative principles.
• Teach residents in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine.
• Participate in quality initiatives and attend team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Teaching skills

Education

Board certification preferred

Florida medical license or eligibility

Job description

Join our team as a Palliative Care Physician providing patient-centered inpatient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include delivering consultations for advanced or complex illnesses, managing symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, and delirium, and assisting with end-of-life symptom management.

Key duties involve advanced care planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating care transitions, documenting in electronic records, and educating patients, families, and staff about palliative principles.

Additionally, the role includes teaching residents in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, participating in quality initiatives, and team meetings.

Qualifications include board certification preferred and current or ability to obtain a Florida medical license.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication, collaboration, and teaching skills, with a focus on compassionate, comprehensive patient care.