Palliative Care Physician, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Full time, Days

Jackson Health System • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Jackson Memorial Hospital seeks a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Physician to join our growing interdisciplinary Palliative Care Service. This is a consultative role providing high-quality palliative care across settings: inpatient consultation, outpatient clinic, skilled nursing facilities, and contracted inpatient hospice beds. The physician will work closely with a team of nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trainees to deliver expert symptom management, serious illness communication, and support for patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with fellowship training and board certification or board eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Strong clinical skills in symptom management, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings preferred but not required.
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations in a county safety-net system.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Consultative Palliative Care
• Provide palliative care consultations for patients with serious illness throughout the hospital (medical, surgical, ICU, oncology, etc.).
• Lead and participate in goals-of-care discussions and family meetings.
• Collaborate with primary and specialty teams to co-manage complex symptoms and facilitate care planning.
• Serve as a clinical resource for palliative care principles and best practices.
• Conduct scheduled outpatient visits for patients with serious illness, often in coordination with oncology, primary care, and other subspecialties.
• Provide longitudinal care and advance care planning.
• Support transitions between care settings.
• Provide attending-level coverage for patients in contracted inpatient hospice beds, in collaboration with the hospice agency.
• Review and certify hospice eligibility, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and support symptom management.
• Participate in the education of residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings; support quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathways related to palliative and end-of-life care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, including continuing medical education and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
• Vibrant and culturally diverse community in Miami, Florida, offering an exceptional quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees