Palliative Care Physician - Mon-Fri, Light Call

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 213,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Hampton/Williamsburg, VA is seeking an MD or DO physician specialized in Hospice & Palliative Medicine to join a large, established palliative care program. You will provide inpatient consultations, lead difficult clinical discussions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient comfort and quality of life.

The role offers a light call schedule, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and robust benefits including comprehensive health plans and retirement

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from accredited institution.
• Board certified or board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations with focus on advanced symptom management.
• Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams.
• Collaborate within a well-established interdisciplinary team including experienced nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.
• Mentor and guide team members in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Skills

Symptom management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Sentara Health in Hampton/Williamsburg, VA is seeking an MD or DO physician specialized in Hospice & Palliative Medicine to join a large, established palliative care program. You will provide inpatient consultations, lead difficult clinical discussions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient comfort and quality of life.

The role offers a light call schedule, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and robust benefits including comprehensive health plans and retirement