Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician

Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician at Archway Physician Recruitment summary :

A dedicated Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician is sought in Escanaba, Michigan, to join a collaborative team providing holistic care for patients with advanced illnesses. The role includes offering inpatient consultations, managing symptoms, facilitating care conversations, and mentoring medical trainees. This position promises a rewarding practice in a supportive environment, with opportunities to expand outreach and a strong focus on high-quality patient care.

Palliative Care opening in MichiganLocated in Escanaba, MIFull-Time & PermanentSeeking a BE / BC Hospice & Palliative Care doctor to join hospital.- Join three physicians, eleven advanced practice nurses, and three social workers. - Provide inpatient consultation services in hospice and palliative care settings, ensuring patients receive holistic care. - Work in parallel and collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team of advanced practice nurses and social workers to deliver coordinated patient care. - Have symptom management competencies, customizing interventions to meet individual patients with advanced illnesses. - Facilitate goals of care conversations with patients and their families, navigating complex decision-making processes with empathy and clarity. - Engage in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows to promote excellence in hospice and palliative care. - Practice and advocate for high-quality and cost-effective care, aiming to optimize resource utilization while striving for the best patient outcomes. - Participate in weekend call coverage approximately once every two months. - Preferred : Fellowship experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.- Potential opportunity to extend the outreach and impact of the program to Transitional Care Hospital. - Adult palliative care physicians have opportunities to collaborate with our pediatric palliative care.Location : - Escanaba is located in the Delta County, at the mouth of Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan and is home to the longest freshwater shoreline in Michigans Upper Peninsula- Enjoy small town living with big city access, Escanaba has a population of roughly 12,600 and is approx. 2 hours from Green Bay and 3 hours from downtown Milwaukee- Home to the Annual UP State fair the largest event in the Upper Peninsula- Enjoy outdoor activities : biking, fishing, golfing, water sports, hiking, snowmobiling, and much more- Extensive trail system to enjoy side by sides and snow mobiles- Easy access to Delta County Airport located just 10 minutes outside of downtown Escanaba- Variety of public and catholic schools to choose from

Keywords :

hospice care, palliative medicine, patient care, inpatient consultation, symptom management, interdisciplinary team, medical mentorship, high-quality care, resource optimization, patient outcomes