Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO)

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Munson Healthcare is seeking a committed and compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join our expanding and well-established palliative care program in Traverse City, Michigan. This newly added physician position reflects continued growth of a robust, interdisciplinary service and offers a unique opportunity to help shape and further develop palliative and hospice care across the health system. This role provides a dynamic and rewarding scope of practice spanning inpatient and outpatient palliative care, as well as active participation in Munson Hospice Care. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative clinician dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illness and their families. You will join a team of experienced, supportive, and mission-driven physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary staff. As this position represents expansion from a two-physician to a three-physician model, the schedule is evolving and will offer increased flexibility and improved balance compared to traditional block scheduling models. The role includes shared responsibility for palliative care and hospice call coverage, with expectations designed to support sustainability and physician well-being.

Requirements

MD or DO
Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan
Oracle Health

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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