Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO)
Munson Healthcare · Traverse City, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time
Job Description
Join The Munson Healthcare Team!
Position Duties/Highlights Include
- Flexible Physician Scheduling Model
- Collaborative scheduling approach within a growing three-physician team
- Shared call responsibilities across inpatient palliative care and hospice services
- Emphasis on flexibility, balance, and sustainability
- Inpatient Palliative Medicine
- Lead a high-acuity inpatient consult service at Munson Medical Center
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working four 10-hour shifts per week
- Participate in shared call coverage, including weekends
- Outpatient Palliative Care
- Provide oversight and clinical collaboration with an established outpatient palliative care clinic
- Work alongside three autonomous APPs and a licensed clinical social worker providing psychotherapy
- Opportunity to expand and innovate outpatient palliative care services
- Hospice Care Integration
- Provide physician support and call coverage for Munson Hospice Care
- Participate in and help lead hospice interdisciplinary team meetings (Wednesdays, 8am–10:30am)
- Contribute to strengthening integration across inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings
- Education & Professional Development
- Opportunity to participate in and co-lead live VitalTalk communication courses for clinicians in the community.
- Contribute to the continued expansion of a growing, system-wide palliative care program
- Opportunities for leadership, program development, education, and quality improvement initiatives
Standard Qualifications
- Education / Training:
- MD or DO
- Certification, Licensure, Registration:
- Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan
- EHR:
- Oracle Health
The Benefits of Working at Munson
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off
- CME allowance
- Professional liability coverage
- Sign-on bonus
- Retail savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness programs, employee assistance program, and employee discounts
About Traverse City, Michigan
- Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers an exceptional quality of life with:
- Year-round outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, biking, boating, golfing)
- A vibrant cultural and culinary scene
- Excellent schools
- Convenient regional airport access
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.