Physician Palliative Care

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” You’ll practice big-city medicine with a small-town feel. About this role : As a Palliative Care Physician, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.? In this role, you will join a passionate and energetic team of one full-time Palliative Care Physician, one APP, as well as a dedicated RN, LCSW, and Chaplain – they function like a family and care deeply about their patients. Practice at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO The Palliative Service is open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with no call Play a critical role on a busy service with around 8 consults a day Work closely with local hospice agencies including one with a beautiful 13 bed inpatient unit when needed Make a significant and powerful impact on people and their families during times of need How we'll support you : We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.? Learn more about our? comprehensive benefits package ?. Compensation : Annual Salary : $260,000 Relocation : up to $20,000 Starting Bonus : $30,000 What you’ll bring : MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine ABMS board certification or eligibility in Family, Internal, Palliative Medicine Experience with inpatient adult consult services is preferred. . Active, unrestrictive Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one BLS and ACLS certification and DEA Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time About us : Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at : About Intermountain! What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Life in Grand Junction, CO Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts. St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.