Palliative Care Physician

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our program is growing. The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care seeks a full-time physician to deliver expert in-person outpatient palliative care at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. This provider would be board-certified or board-eligible for Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The physician will support a broad adult patient population, including those with solid and hematologic malignancies receiving chemo/immunotherapy as well as patients undergoing advanced therapies such as CAR-T and SCT. In fewer numbers, this provider would also consult on patients with other life-limiting conditions caused by end-organ failure. In 2025 we moved our existing outpatient palliative care team (comprised of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and chaplains) to a new, large, multispecialty clinic facility. This physician will lead the rebuilding of our original palliative care ambulatory clinic at the University Hospital location of Carbone Cancer Center. As such, the successful candidate will not only be a skilled palliative care physician, but they will also help rebuild and strengthen the palliative care presence at this critical site.

Requirements

• Board certification or board eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Care medicine
• BLS certification
• Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
• MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited medical school is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical setting preferred
• For an appointment as Associate Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate Professor on the CHS or CT Track.
• Experience in outpatient palliative medicine
• Demonstrated interest in program development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Interest in research

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the ambulatory setting
• Comprehensively manage symptoms and facilitate goals of care discussions and advance care planning for patients with serious illnesses
• Lead the rebuilding of our original palliative care ambulatory clinic at the University Hospital location of Carbone Cancer Center
• Manage patient panel while building relationships to expand referrals from internal colleagues and community providers
• Provide on call ambulatory after hours coverage (future state)
• Collaborate with interprofessional teammates
• Collaborate with oncologists/hematologists and other specialists to optimize patient care coordination
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows within the context of your clinical practice
• Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree