Palliative Care Physician

CommonSpirit Health • CITRUS hEIGHTS, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Palliative Care Physician, you will join the thriving Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a premier multi-specialty group in the Sacramento region. You will play a pivotal role in our expanding Supportive Care / Palliative Care team in Citrus Heights, CA, delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. You will join an established, collaborative team of 6 Physicians and 3 APPs dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illness. You will provide comprehensive Palliative Medicine services with a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between hospital-based acute symptom management and long-term outpatient palliative support. You will have the flexibility to craft your practice based on your professional preferences, ensuring a role that aligns with your strengths and interests. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal well-being. To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and skilled BC/BE Palliative Medicine Physician seeking a fulfilling career with exceptional work-life balance, practice autonomy, and a clear path to group partnership. Provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care to a diverse patient population. Enjoy the flexibility to craft your practice between inpatient and outpatient settings based on your preferences. Address both early and later-stage palliative care needs for patients and their families. Thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values innovation, clinical excellence, and wellness. Collaborate with a dedicated group of physicians and APPs who value mutual support and shared goals. Benefit from a practice model that prioritizes patient-centered care over excessive administrative burden.

Requirements

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain a license)
• Successful completion of a Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatric Medicine fellowship, OR BE/BC in Palliative Care, OR Significant experience (minimum 2 years) in a focused Palliative Care program
• A passion for providing clinically excellent care

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care to a diverse patient population.
• Enjoy the flexibility to craft your practice between inpatient and outpatient settings based on your preferences.
• Address both early and later-stage palliative care needs for patients and their families.
• Thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values innovation, clinical excellence, and wellness.
• Collaborate with a dedicated group of physicians and APPs who value mutual support and shared goals.
• Benefit from a practice model that prioritizes patient-centered care over excessive administrative burden.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $266,881
• Productivity and quality-based incentive bonuses
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Partnership track opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits for provider and family including 401(k) with employer match
• Excellent work-life balance supported by a minimal shared call schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior