Palliative Care Medicine - Physician - Pontiac, MI

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group has an

excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board Certified or

Board Eligible Palliative Care physician to join our inpatient team

located in Oakland, Michigan.

Our Palliative Care team may consult with

patients, families, and other healthcare team members to treat pain

and other symptoms, help with discussion of goals and wishes, or

provide extra support to help families find needed resources to

assist in caring for their loved one.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated

Palliative Care Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. The

ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive

palliative care services to patients with chronic pain and serious,

life-limiting illnesses. The role involves both inpatient and

outpatient care, with a focus on improving the quality of life for

patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities :

Evaluate, diagnose, and

treat patients with complex pain conditions and those requiring

palliative care.

Develop and implement

individualized pain management and palliative care plans.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team,

including nurses, social workers, and other healthcare

professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Provide end-of-life care and support for

patients and families, including management pf symptoms such as

pain, nausea, fatigue, and depression associated with chronic or

terminal illnesses.

Communicate effectively

with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options,

prognosis, disease process, pain management techniques, and

palliative care principles.

Work closely with

internal medicine physicians, oncologists, surgeons, and other

specialists to coordinate patient care.

Coordinate care transitions, including hospital to home, hospice,

or other care facilities.

Stay updated with

the latest research and advancements in pain and palliative care.

Participate in quality improvement

initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical protocols

and guidelines.

Qualifications : Education :

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Licensure :

Valid State of Michigan License

Certification : Board certification in Palliative

Care. Additional certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

is preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years of experience in palliative

care.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent

compensation and benefits package is available for the right

candidate including :

Competitive

base rate and compensation plan

Medical,

Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement

Benefits; 403b, 457

Public Service Loan

Forgiveness

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail

Coverage