Physician- Palliative Medicine

Position Highlights:

• Provide an extra layer of support to patients with serious illness

• Consults: in-patient and out-patient.

• Provide medical care related to symptom management.

• Participates in interdisciplinary team to develop a written plan of care.

• Develop and facilitates goals of care conversations for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

• Actively participates in process improvement related to system and department goals.

• Participate in specialty team meetings.

• Serve as collaborating physician to advanced practice providers

• Staff inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic with advance practice providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• EPIC electronic health record system wide.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training

• Paid vacation, holidays and CME

• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance

• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health

• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)

• Relocation assistance

• Malpractice and tail insurance

Why Choose Ochsner Health:

• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.

• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.

• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.

• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.

The Acadiana/Lafayette region is a family-friendly community that is steeped with creole and Cajun culture, surrounded by exceptional food, traditional live entertainment and world-class festivals all year-round. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC), located in the heart of Lafayette, evolved from Lafayette Sanitarium, a six-bed facility that opened in 1911 and has been a leader in healthcare throughout its existence.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.