Palliative Medicine Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 245,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary guarantee

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician to join a dynamic healthcare team. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating patients and families with compassion, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating across disciplines to support holistic well-being.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and engagement with a large hospitalist program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active or eligible license in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Join CHI Health as a Palliative Medicine Physician in Lincoln to diagnose and treat patients and families.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and other services to support complex cases.
• Maintain high-quality care with an emphasis on teamwork and patient and family satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Board-certified in Hospice & Palliativ

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Palliative Medicine Physician, you will join our dynamic healthcare team in Lincoln, specializing in diagnosing and treating paitients making a significant impact on their lives and families.

Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of children and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Hospitalist, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex patients, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

• Avg 7 patient encounters per day; per provider
• Collaborate with Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and more
• M-F; no call
• Accessible and Timely Specialty Consult Support
• Collaborative and open practice where your input and work are valued

• Highly competitive salary guarantee
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected hospitalist programs

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Job Requirements

• Required

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active or eligible license in the state of Nebraska
  • Strong clinical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with families, and healthcare professionals
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families

Where You'll Work

CHI Health is the largest faith-based health system in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, serving patients through a comprehensive network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty care locations. The Omaha market consists of five hospitals providing inpatient and outpatient services across the metropolitan area, creating an integrated system of care supported by more than 900 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing over 40 specialties.

At the center of the Omaha market is CHI St. Elizabeth's, a 200-bed Academic Medical Center, Level III Trauma Center, serving patients throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and the surrounding region. Through its partnership with Creighton University School of Medicine, CHI Health has created a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical care, medical education, research, and innovation work together to advance patient outcomes and physician development.

Physicians benefit from collaboration with highly specialized colleagues across cardiovascular medicine, oncology, neurosurgery, trauma, critical care, maternal fetal medicine, and numerous additional subspecialties. Providers have opportunities to engage in resident and fellowship education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives while practicing in a system that values collegiality, professional growth, and mission driven care.

CHI Health continues to invest in advanced technology, service line growth, physician engagement, and academic partnerships, creating an environment where physicians can practice at the highest level while contributing to the future of healthcare.

Community

Practice in Omaha, Nebraska, a vibrant metropolitan area of more than 1 million residents consistently recognized for its affordability, economic strength, family-friendly environment, and exceptional quality of life. As Nebraska's largest city, Omaha offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming Midwestern culture and reasonable cost of living.

• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine(WalletHub)
• Home to nationally recognized public and private school systems and multiple higher education institutions
• Served by Lincoln Airport with nonstop flights to major destinations across the United States
• Thriving arts, entertainment, and culinary scene
• Professional and collegiate sports, extensive parks and trail systems, golf, outdoor recreation, and year-round community events
• Convenient location with easy access to Lincoln, Kansas City, Des Moines, and the broader Midwest region

Pay Range

$272,384 - $272,384 /year