Physician: Palliative Care (Twin Falls, ID)
Boise, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/25/24
St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a physician to join the St. Luke’s Palliative & Supportive Care team in Twin Falls, Idaho. We seek a highly skilled and compassionate Board-Certified or Eligible Palliative Physician to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team. Our institution is renowned for its commitment to excellence in healthcare, and our palliative care program plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients facing serious illnesses. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about palliative medicine and improving the quality of life for patients and their families. The physician will work closely with an interdisciplinary team that includes other physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, and additional support staff. As a Board-Certified Palliative Physician, you will play a vital role in our palliative care program, providing expert medical care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management and pain relief, and helping them understand their medical care and their clinical trajectory better and navigate their future according to their goals of care and improving their overall quality of life. You will collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals, to develop comprehensive care plans that address our patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.Our team sees patients in inpatient and outpatient settings at multiple locations throughout the Magic Valley. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. HIGHLIGHTSHighly competitive guaranteed base salary with potential production and quality incentives;Generous recruitment incentives could include sign on bonus, student loan repayment, training stipend and relocation;Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance;Medical education opportunities teaching med students and residents. WHY ST. LUKE'S? St. Luke’s Health System is Idaho’s largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke’s has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eigth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke’s enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization. ABOUT TWIN FALLSJust under two hours from Boise, best known for Shoshone Falls - "Niagara of the West" - and bountiful outdoor adventures.Enjoy whitewater rafting, skiing, kayaking, rock-climbing and BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge, with year round activities during our distinct four seasons.Thriving agriculture-based economy, which powers its reputation as a preferred location for food science, production and processing companies.Low crime rate, good schools and endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kiera Stites via email: [Register to View]
Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.