Palliative Care opening in Springfield, MO
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/30/24
**Palliative Medicine Physician opening in Springfield, MO**
**Position highlights:**
- Full-time
- Physician will work with the inpatient team to provide a consultative practice lead and further develop the palliative care program
- Position requires flexibility due to the growth and development of the program
- Attend palliative care team meetings
- Serve as attending physician for patients
- Work towards developing inpatient hospice bed coverage model
- Complete patient-related administrative duties
- Work with palliative care team to develop a 24/7 coverage model
- Provide inpatient consults
- Have the opportunity to teach medical students and residents
- Candidate should be BC/BE in hospice and palliative medicine.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Paid interview
- CME allowance
**About Springfield, Missouri:**
- Located in scenic southwest Missouri
- Metro area population nearly 500,000
- Low cost of living, quick commutes, highly-rated schools
- Abundant outdoor activities - miles of trails, dozens of parks, multiple area lakes