Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Care physician to join their established practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This PRN opportunity involves making professional medical judgments for patients, working within a multidisciplinary team, and providing support and oversight to the hospice/palliative care team. The role emphasizes patient well-being and offers a nationally competitive salary.

Practice Info

• Average of 7-8 patients per day
• PRN coverage for growing northern New Mexico palliative care team
• Multi disciplinary team to deploy on patient's behalf

Responsibilities

• Assumes the attending role for hospice/palliative care patients in the community and in Presbyterian hospice units, unless followed by their PCP
• Works with patient and family to develop a recommended plan of care
• Supports appropriate medical treatment in concordance with the patient's goals of care
• Uses clinical skills to relieve the suffering of patients and their families
• Provides support and oversight of the work of the hospice/palliative care team RN, APN or PAs direct patient care activities, as required by Medical Staff Bylaws

Compensation

• Nationally competitive salary
• Relocation allowance available
• CME allowance
• Fully paid malpractice insurance

Benefits

• Robust wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more
• Robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more
• Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions

Shift & Schedule

• Type of Opportunity: PRN

Requirements

• MD/DO in a primary medical field appropriate to ABHPM standards
• Board Eligible / Board Certified Palliative Care physician
• Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine expected within 2 years of employment