Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs a
Palliative Care Physician, you will join the thriving Mercy Medical Group (MMG), a premier multi-specialty group in the Sacramento region. You will play a pivotal role in our expanding Supportive Care / Palliative Care team in Citrus Heights, CA, delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care. You will join an established, collaborative team of 6 Physicians and 3 APPs dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients facing serious illness.
You will provide comprehensive Palliative Medicine services with a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between hospital-based acute symptom management and long-term outpatient palliative support. You will have the flexibility to craft your practice based on your professional preferences, ensuring a role that aligns with your strengths and interests. You'll benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal well-being.
To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and skilled BC/BE Palliative Medicine Physician seeking a fulfilling career with exceptional work-life balance, practice autonomy, and a clear path to group partnership.
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care to a diverse patient population.
- Enjoy the flexibility to craft your practice between inpatient and outpatient settings based on your preferences.
- Address both early and later-stage palliative care needs for patients and their families.
- Thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values innovation, clinical excellence, and wellness.
- Collaborate with a dedicated group of physicians and APPs who value mutual support and shared goals.
- Benefit from a practice model that prioritizes patient-centered care over excessive administrative burden.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:- Competitive annual salary of $266,881
- Productivity and quality-based incentive bonuses
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Partnership track opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits for provider and family including 401(k) with employer match
- Excellent work-life balance supported by a minimal shared call schedule
Job Requirements- A valid and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain a license)
- Successful completion of a Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatric Medicine fellowship, OR
- BE/BC in Palliative Care, OR
- Significant experience (minimum 2 years) in a focused Palliative Care program
- A passion for providing clinically excellent care
