Senior Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Aptive; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 200,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Federal retirement programs with matching contributions

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a full-time Hospice and Palliative Care physician for the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. This role offers schedule stability and a supportive environment for providing exceptional care to Veterans with serious illnesses. Responsibilities include comprehensive care, symptom management, team collaboration, and mentoring. Candidates require an MD or DO degree and eligibility for board certification. Benefits include a competitive salary and federal benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide hospice and palliative care to patients with advanced illnesses.
• Eligible for board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Current medical license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care to Veterans.
• Manage complex symptom control and support patients' needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Symptom management

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

Aptive is seeking a full-time Hospice and Palliative Care physician for the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. This role offers schedule stability and a supportive environment for providing exceptional care to Veterans with serious illnesses. Responsibilities include comprehensive care, symptom management, team collaboration, and mentoring. Candidates require an MD or DO degree and eligibility for board certification. Benefits include a competitive salary and federal benefits package.