Palliative Care Physician - Collaborative, Patient-Focused

University of Minnesota Physicians; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 211,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Palliative Care Physician to join our team serving Maplewood and Woodbury, with coverage at the University of Minnesota Medical Center as needed. You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, social workers and chaplains to provide timely access and compassionate care to patients with palliative needs.

The role offers a full-time salary of $234,000 plus incentive components and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Hospice and Palliative Medicine training program.
• Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with other physicians, APPs, palliative care social workers and chaplains to provide timely access and care to patients with palliative care needs.
• Provide all necessary acute care services to patients at M Health Fairview
• Provide timely consultations to requesting clinicians in different settings, ensure proper care, diagnosis and treatment as necessary
• Communicate with patients and families to explain diagnoses, diagnostic or therapeutic treatments, procedures, and prognosis, as well as discuss potential or expected outcomes. Communicate to primary and/or referring physicians.

Education

ACGME Hospice and Palliative Medicine training program

Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Minnesota medical license and DEA eligibility

Job description

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Palliative Care Physician to join our team serving Maplewood and Woodbury, with coverage at the University of Minnesota Medical Center as needed. You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, social workers and chaplains to provide timely access and compassionate care to patients with palliative needs.

The role offers a full-time salary of $234,000 plus incentive components and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and