Senior Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah is seeking a Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to provide medical direction and comprehensive care across various service locations, including hospital inpatient consults and home-based hospice services. This key role demands strong clinical expertise and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care in alignment with our mission.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in end-of-life care and exceptional communication skills, promoting the principles of hospice and palliative medicine to healthcare professionals and the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience caring for terminally ill patients.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and comprehensive care across all service locations.
• Collaborate closely with patients' primary and referring physicians.
• Serve as an educational resource for community physicians and healthcare partners.

Skills

Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proven competence in pain and symptom management

Education

Board Certification in a medical specialty relevant to end-of-life care

Licensed Physician in the State of Georgia

Job description

Hospice Savannah is seeking a Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to provide medical direction and comprehensive care across various service locations, including hospital inpatient consults and home-based hospice services. This key role demands strong clinical expertise and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care in alignment with our mission.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in end-of-life care and exceptional communication skills, promoting the principles of hospice and palliative medicine to healthcare professionals and the community.