Palliative Care Opening in Kalamazoo MI
Updated 10/16/26
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Physician
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Palliative Care Physician opening in Indiana
Full time
Kalamazoo, Mi
A leading regional health system in Northern Indiana is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join an established and growing supportive care program. This opportunity is primarily based at a 254-bed hospital in Elkhart, Indiana, with potential crossover at a larger regional referral center in nearby South Bend. The position offers a predictable weekday schedule with no call, a highly interdisciplinary care model, and the opportunity to provide meaningful, relationship-centered care to patients and families facing serious illness.
Position Highlights
* Established and growing Palliative and Supportive Care program
* Primarily hospital-based practice with potential crossover between Elkhart and South Bend
* Weekday schedule with no call responsibilities
* Opportunity for outpatient Palliative Care as the program continues to grow
* Focus on quality of life, symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and complex medical decision-making
* Work closely with patients receiving both curative and supportive treatment
* Strong collaboration with ICU, Oncology, Cardiology, Hospital Medicine, Neurology, and other specialty teams
* Opportunity to develop meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients and families
* Employed position within a large, physician-led regional medical group
* Opportunities to contribute to program development, quality improvement, and service-line growth
Interdisciplinary Team
* Palliative Care physicians
* Advanced Practice Providers
* Nurses
* Social workers and counselors
* Chaplains
* Therapists
* Care managers
* Specialty and primary care physicians
* Additional clinical and support staff
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive Palliative Care consultation for patients with serious and complex illnesses.
* Lead goals-of-care and advance-care-planning discussions with patients and families.
* Manage complex symptoms including pain, nausea, fatigue, dyspnea, appetite changes, constipation, and sleep disturbances.
* Assist patients and families in understanding diagnoses, prognosis, and available treatment options.
* Support complex medical decision-making while ensuring treatment plans remain aligned with patient goals and values.
* Collaborate with treating physicians while patients continue disease-directed or curative therapies.
* Provide emotional, social, and spiritual support in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
* Help facilitate communication between patients, families, specialists, and hospital care teams.
* Support patients with conditions including cancer, heart failure, COPD, kidney failure, dementia, Parkinson's disease, ALS, and other serious neurologic or chronic illnesses.
Schedule & Lifestyle
* Primarily Monday–Friday
* Predictable weekday schedule
* No call
* Sustainable clinical workload with an emphasis on thoughtful, patient-centered care
* Potential to incorporate outpatient practice as the program expands
* Collaborative coverage model supporting physician work-life balance
Qualifications
* MD or DO from an accredited medical school
* Board Certified or Board Eligible physician
* Fellowship training and/or appropriate experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
* Eligible for unrestricted Indiana medical licensure
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience with complex symptom management and goals-of-care conversations
* Commitment to compassionate, multidisciplinary care for patients with serious illness
* New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply
Academic & Leadership Opportunities
* Opportunities to teach residents, medical students, and postgraduate trainees
* Academic affiliation opportunities through regional medical education programs
* Participate in quality improvement and Palliative Care program development
* Opportunities to help shape the continued expansion of inpatient and outpatient services
* Potential leadership opportunities as the service line grows
* Support for continued professional and clinical development
Hospital & Health System Highlights
* Primary hospital is a 254-bed Level III Trauma Center
* Potential crossover with a nearby Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hospital
* Large integrated medical group encompassing more than 1,260 physicians and 35 specialties
* Extensive specialty and subspecialty resources
* Advanced surgical and critical care capabilities
* Hybrid operating suites and robotic surgery technology
* Significant ongoing investments in facilities, technology, and patient care
* Strong organizational stability within a locally operated, nonprofit health system
Community Highlights
* Practice in Elkhart and the greater Northern Indiana region, offering an affordable cost of living and excellent quality of life.
* Easy access to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.
* Family-friendly neighborhoods and a variety of public and private school options.
* Access to Lake Michigan, parks, trails, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation.
* Strong university presence with collegiate athletics, arts, cultural events, and entertainment nearby.
* Convenient access to Chicago while maintaining the shorter commutes and affordability of Northern Indiana.
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