Palliative Medicine Physician - Flexible Schedule & Impact

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional liability coverage

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician to join our Joint Commission Certified palliative care program.

The role supports both inpatient and outpatient services within a robust interdisciplinary team and includes teaching opportunities for fellows and residents. The program emphasizes symptom management, care coordination, and goals of care with a focus on quality of life for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Join an established, collaborative team of three physicians, five advanced practice providers and a dedicated social worker
• Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine consultation and care
• Teaching opportunities with Mercy's Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows, as well as Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents
• Physicians have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, specialists, residents and fellows

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine consultation and care
• Teaching opportunities with Mercy's Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows, as well as Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents
• Physicians have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, specialists, residents and fellows

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician to join our Joint Commission Certified palliative care program.

The role supports both inpatient and outpatient services within a robust interdisciplinary team and includes teaching opportunities for fellows and residents. The program emphasizes symptom management, care coordination, and goals of care with a focus on quality of life for patients and families.