HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: USA, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY

Join a hospice and palliative medicine practice serving patients with serious, chronic, and life-limiting illnesses across a regional healthcare system. The position focuses on symptom management, care planning, goals-of-care discussions, and coordination of supportive services for patients and families. Physicians collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care across a variety of clinical settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Residency training in a specialty supporting Hospice and Palliative Medicine practice.
• Clinical background in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas.
• Open to both newly trained and experienced physicians.

COMPETENCIES

• Management of symptoms associated with serious and life-limiting illnesses.
• Communication of goals of care and treatment preferences with patients and families.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
• Delivery of supportive, patient-centered palliative care services.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care for patients with complex medical needs.

WORK SETTING & ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: Hospital; Inpatient; Outpatient; Clinic/Private Practice
• Multidisciplinary care team supporting hospice and palliative medicine services.
• Patient care provided across hospital-based and ambulatory clinical settings.
• Collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing personnel, and support staff.
• Access to comprehensive medical, diagnostic, and care coordination resources.
• Industry-standard EMR and clinical documentation systems available to support patient management.