Palliative Care Physician Opportunity – Coastal Virginia

BECA Staffing Solutions LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Commencement Bonus

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

PSLF eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to join Coastal Virginia’s established team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary group, and opportunities to contribute to program development.

The position offers a strong work-life balance, competitive base salary in the mid-200k range, sign-on and commencement bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including CME support and PSLF

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations with a focus on advanced symptom management.
• Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers.
• Mentor and support team members in delivering evidence-based care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Symptom management

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Palliative Care Physician Opportunity – Coastal Virginia

Location: Coastal Virginia - Virginia Peninsula Region
Specialty: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician to join an established, award-winning Palliative Care team in Coastal Virginia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The position offers a strong work-life balance, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

Position Highlights

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Light call rotation (1:4), providing backup support to nurse practitioners

• No weekend rounding

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations with a focus on advanced symptom management

• Lead complex medical decision-making discussions with patients, families, and care teams

• Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers

• Mentor and support team members in delivering evidence-based care

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development

• Established program with 34 APPs and 5 physicians, with plans to expand to 7 physicians systemwide

• Fully integrated Epic EHR

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $212,534-$244,296 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation:

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $10,000 Commencement Bonus

• Potential additional compensation for on-call coverage, extra shifts, and other eligible incentives

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(a)/403(b) retirement plans with employer matching

• 100% malpractice and tail coverage

• $5,500 annual CME allowance

• Paid licensure renewals

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Paid parental and family caregiver leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually

• Student debt repayment assistance up to $10,000

• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000

• Emergency backup care

• Pet insurance and legal resources benefits

• Potential annual discretionary bonus

• Nonprofit organization eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), subject to program requirements

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

• Strong clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

About the Region

Coastal Virginia offers a wonderful combination of waterfront living, history, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly communities.

Residents enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, beaches, historic attractions, cultural events, shopping, and dining. The region offers a variety of housing options and a great balance of professional opportunities and quality of life.