Hospice Palliative Physician

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an established, stable and well-respected team of physicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Physician will provide consultation services, Monday-Friday
• Busy and well-respected Palliative Care Service
• Looking for physicians that thrive in a multidisciplinary teams and are comfortable working alongside Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers and Chaplains
• Opportunities to participate in quality committees and teach medical trainees
• Excellent office support staff
• Board Certified Palliative Care Hospice
• Eligible for state medical license and DEA/Controlled Substance registration

About the Facility

• 387 bed hospital
• Level II trauma
• Brand new and dedicated Neurosurgery floor
• Major Stroke Center
• Excellent and well-respected Neurosurgery Program
• 24/7 Intensivist service
• 36 bed ICU
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

No additional preferences