Physician – Palliative Care (.7 FTE)

University of MN Physicians • Maplewood, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join our practice in Maplewood, Woodbury, and as needed the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Practice Highlights: Work in collaboration with other physicians, APPs, palliative care social workers and chaplains to provide timely access and care to patients with palliative care needs. Provide all necessary acute care services to patients at M Health Fairview Provide timely consultations to requesting clinicians in different settings, ensure proper care, diagnosis and treatment as necessary Communicate with patients and families to explain diagnoses, diagnostic or therapeutic treatments, procedures, and prognosis, as well as discuss potential or expected outcomes. Communicate to primary and/or referring physicians.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Hospice and Palliative Medicine training program.
• Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with other physicians, APPs, palliative care social workers and chaplains to provide timely access and care to patients with palliative care needs.
• Provide all necessary acute care services to patients at M Health Fairview
• Provide timely consultations to requesting clinicians in different settings, ensure proper care, diagnosis and treatment as necessary
• Communicate with patients and families to explain diagnoses, diagnostic or therapeutic treatments, procedures, and prognosis, as well as discuss potential or expected outcomes.
• Communicate to primary and/or referring physicians.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level