Physician, Palliative Care, Miami, Florida, Full-Time

About the role

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG), part of Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF), seeks to employ a Hospice and Palliative Care physician. This full-time opportunity provides comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and ongoing palliative care services for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
• Assess and manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing conditions
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations with patients and families
• Collaborate with primary teams, specialists, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient clinic coverage, as applicable
• Provide education to patients, families, and clinical team members regarding palliative care principles
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with organizational standards

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required
• Current/eligible Florida medical license
• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-first mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Benefits

Baptist Health is committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs

And so much more. Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.