Physician - Hospice Palliative Care

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•West End, NC

19h

About The Position

Patient-centered care team committed to provide highest quality end-of-life care with dignity, grace, comfort, and compassion supporting the patient’s family and the patient. Multidisciplinary model – collaborate with physicians, advance practitioner providers, nurses, social workers, counselors, nurse aids, chaplains, and trained volunteers. 100% outpatient – conduct home and face-to-face visits in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities in Moore and Hoke counties. Mileage reimbursement available. Dependable schedule offers work-life balance … 20-30 hours per week, half-time status. Our 11-bed Hospice House is located on a serene 30-acre campus just minutes away from FirstHealth’s flagship facility, Moore Regional Hospital. Enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package: Competitive base salary Paid time off benefits Free fitness center membership Dental, vision and disability coverage options 2 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match CME allowance plus reimbursement for NC license and DEA Provider wellbeing resources Paid malpractice with tail coverage About FirstHealth of the Carolinas: Financially stable organization with four hospitals, facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary care, functional & concierge medicine, convenient care clinics, a hospitality house, EMS, a philanthropic foundation, and more. Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas. Be part of our mission-driven team—on a journey to zero harm and to be the best place to work in healthcare. About the Community: Pinehurst - “Micropolitan” area located in world-renowned Sandhills area of NC - Home of American Golf and new USGA headquarters. Vibrant community with an exceptional quality of life … Pinehurst has consistently been recognized as one of North Carolina’s best places to live and safest communities. Neighboring Southern Pines is listed in “50 Best Small Towns in America”. Moore County boasts a vibrant economy rooted in tourism and golf, also supported by small manufacturing, a growing healthcare industry, a strong community college program, and entrepreneurship. The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running. Just a short drive to Raleigh/Durham and the Research Triangle area. Easy access to international airports. Just 2 hours to either NC or SC beaches and 3 hours to the mountains.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with significant experience in care of adults with acute and chronic illness.
Clean background and NC licensure required.
Travel required between facilities and for home visits.
Desired candidates will have a strong passion for end-of-life care and be very comfortable working as in integrated member of an interdisciplinary team to achieve care goals.

Nice To Haves

Board certified/Board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine preferred but not required.
Prefer candidates with at least 5 years of experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.