Physician: Palliative Care- Oncology - 97666

Description & Requirements

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Palliative Care Physician to join their nationally recognized oncology team. This position plays a vital role in advancing the institute’s mission to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with serious and complex illnesses.

• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that includes oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other dedicated specialists.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and provide expert palliative care consultation for oncology patients in the outpatient setting.
• Support patients and families in navigating complex medical decisions, symptom management, and goals of care.
• Educate staff, patients, and families on palliative care principles and best practices.
• Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and educational efforts.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board-certified or board-eligible
• - Preferred: BC/BE in Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in Idaho
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
• Preferred: Experience in palliative oncology care

What’s In It For You

• Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance
• Medical education opportunities teaching med students and residents
• Supportive work culture with wellness programs and employee recognition initiatives

Benefits

• Generous recruitment incentives could include sign-on bonus, relocation, student loan repayment, and training stipend
• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary with potential production and quality incentives
• On-site massages
• On-site counseling via Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Virgin Pulse wellness tools
• Formal training and career development offerings