Palliative/Hospice- Physician
About The Position
Parkview Health is seeking a Board Eligible or Board-Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Physician to join its established team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This full-time role provides inpatient and outpatient palliative care across the Fort Wayne region and includes patient care at Parkview Randallia, Parkview Regional Medical Center, and various Extended Care Facilities. Parkview Randallia includes an inpatient hospice unit. The physician will collaborate with the hospice team in northeast Indiana and support seamless transitions between hospital, hospice, and home care. Opportunities to participate in teaching and research with residents are available, with involvement tailored to the physician’s interests. The Palliative Care Team provides inpatient and outpatient services in the Fort Wayne area and partners with a dedicated Palliative Oncology Team at the Packnett Family Cancer Institute on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus. The collaborative Hospice Team is led by a full-time Hospice Medical Director and supported by hospice physicians of record, experienced Nurse Practitioners, a dedicated Hospice Pharmacy, and integrated Home Health services offering physical, occupational, speech, massage, and music therapy. The position is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with schedule flexibility and no nights. Call is phone-based and on a 1:6 rotation.
Requirements
- Board eligibility or board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Board eligibility or certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care services across the Fort Wayne region.
- Provide patient care at Parkview Randallia, Parkview Regional Medical Center, and various Extended Care Facilities.
- Collaborate with the hospice team in northeast Indiana and contribute to seamless transitions between hospital, hospice, and home care.
- Provide expert consultation and care for patients facing serious, life-threatening, or end-of-life illnesses.
- Participate in teaching and research alongside residents as desired.
Benefits
- Base salary plus annual incentive opportunities
- Commencement bonus
- Paid relocation
- Student loan assistance
- Retirement contribution plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Non-traditional perks designed to support well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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