Palliative Care Physician

NEJM; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 294,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group in Orange, California, is seeking a compassionate palliative care physician to join a growing team in a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role.

You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, social workers, chaplains, and case managers to provide expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and advance care planning.

The position emphasizes building long-term patient relationships and guiding families through complex medical decisions with dignity and compassion.

Qualifications

• Experienced physicians preferred.
• New graduates with a passion for palliative care are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care with focus on quality of life and symptom management.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and family meetings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic, patient-centered care.

Skills

Palliative care

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Job description

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while making a meaningful impact across the continuum of care.

St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Palliative Care physician to join a growing team in Orange, California. This unique opportunity offers a blend of both inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing comprehensive support through serious illness management.

Join a highly respected multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving quality of life through expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, care coordination, and end-of-life support. You will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, case managers, and other specialists to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys developing long-term patient relationships, collaborating across specialties, and helping patients navigate complex medical decisions with dignity and compassion.

Position Details:

• Full-time; hybrid inpatient and outpatient practice
• Supportive, interdisciplinary palliative care team
• Focus on quality of life, symptom management, advance care planning, and serious illness care
• Participate in complex care discussions and family meetings
• Opportunity to help shape and grow palliative care services within a respected healthcare system
• Strong referral network and collaborative physician community

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation between $293,912 and $329,798 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
• CME allowance and professional development support

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experienced physicians preferred
• New graduates with a passion for palliative care are encouraged to apply

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group is a multispecialty medical practice fully integrated with St. Joseph Hospital and operating throughout southern California. The values of dignity, service, excellence and justice are the driving force of the group. With skilled physicians in virtually every specialty, St. Joseph Heritage's medical services range from primary care to leading edge surgical procedures, and its convenient Orange County locations make it easy to access exceptional care.

Where You'll Live

Only a few private orange orchards remain, but the city of Orange, located in central Orange County, still has plenty of character and attractions. This suburban stronghold basks in the moderate Mediterranean climate created by its proximity to the Pacific and the Santa Ana Mountains to the east. In addition to ample shopping, parks and fine dining, the city features a historic district dating to the early 20th century, with expertly preserved homes and buildings.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 31327