Palliative Care Physician: Lead Multidisciplinary Program

American Academy of Family Physicians; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an MD/DO with board certification in Palliative Care to lead and expand a multidisciplinary supportive and palliative program across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes advanced symptom and pain management, advanced care planning, and collaboration with UTMD Anderson Cancer Center to implement evidence-based protocols. Academic opportunities may be available within the MD Anderson network.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Palliative Care or a relevant specialty.
• Current Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in supportive or palliative care is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and program development for symptom management, pain management, behavioral and palliative interventions.
• Collaborate with UTMD Anderson Cancer Center to implement evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Foster collaboration with other specialties for integrated multidisciplinary care.
• Engage patients and families through advanced care planning and shared decision-making.
• Partner with the clinical research program to facilitate access to trials and protocol-driven research.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Symptom and pain management

Advanced care planning

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Job description

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an MD/DO with board certification in Palliative Care to lead and expand a multidisciplinary supportive and palliative program across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes advanced symptom and pain management, advanced care planning, and collaboration with UTMD Anderson Cancer Center to implement evidence-based protocols. Academic opportunities may be available within the MD Anderson network.