Palliative Care Physician

Palliative Care Physician

Hospital Employed

Location: Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Are you a compassionate physician dedicated to providing holistic care to patients with terminal conditions? An exciting opportunity awaits you in Miami! We are seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join our hospital-employed team, focusing on delivering exceptional care to patients throughout Miami-Dade County.

As a Palliative Care Physician, you will play a pivotal role in the medical center, primarily focusing on patients with terminal conditions, with a special emphasis on cancer patients. Collaborating closely with our existing psycho-oncology department, social work, clergy, and various hospice care agencies, you will provide comprehensive, compassionate care to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide palliative care services to patients with terminal conditions, with a focus on cancer patients, within the medical center and across Miami-Dade County.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psycho-oncology, social work, clergy, and hospice care agencies, to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in clinical practice and teaching activities to support the growth and development of palliative care services.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish preferred) to effectively communicate with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• Board certification/eligibility in Palliative Care.
• Valid Florida medical license.
• Previous experience in Palliative Care is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical and mental well-being of our employees. Our benefits include health benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, on-site childcare, and more.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to patients with terminal conditions and are eager to make a difference in the Miami community, we invite you to join our team and be part of our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for all.