Palliative Care Physician - Full-Time | Miami, FL

Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health South Florida invites applications for a Physician in Palliative Care in Miami, Florida. This full-time role provides comprehensive palliative care across inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing symptom control, goals-of-care conversations, and family support.

The ideal candidate is board-certified/board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with an MD or DO, Florida license, and DEA license, and excels in team-based, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Current/eligible Florida medical license.
• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-first mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and ongoing palliative care services for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.
• Assess and manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing conditions.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations with patients and families.
• Collaborate with primary teams, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient clinic coverage, as applicable.
• Provide education to patients, families, and clinical team members regarding palliative care principles.
• Support transitions of care, including hospice referral when appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure a coordinated continuum of care.

Skills

MD/DO professional

Fellowship trained

Board certification/eligibility

Florida license

DEA license

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Physician, Palliative Care Opportunity, Miami, Florida, Full-Time

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG), part of Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF), the largest healthcare organization in the South Florida region with medical practices spanning from Key West to Palm Beach, is seeking to employ a Hospice and Palliative Care physician. This physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care services across inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and supporting patients and families facing serious illness.

• Full-Time Opportunity

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required

• Current/eligible Florida medical license

• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-first mindset

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and ongoing palliative care services for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses

• Assess and manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing conditions

• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations with patients and families

• Collaborate with primary teams, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes

• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient clinic coverage, as applicable

• Provide education to patients, families, and clinical team members regarding palliative care principles

• Support transitions of care, including hospice referral when appropriate

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational standards

• The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure a coordinated continuum of care.

Contact Information

https://careers.baptisthealth.net/us/en/job/158456/Physician-Palliative-Care-Miami-Florida-Full-Time