Palliative Care Physician - Gilbert, AZ

HealthOp Solutions

$300K — $400K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with eligibility for an Arizona medical license
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Completion of a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Responsibilities

  • Deliver inpatient palliative consultations for patients facing advanced illnesses
  • Manage complex symptoms such as pain and anxiety
  • Facilitate family meetings on care goals empathetically
  • Collaborate with care teams to influence treatment choices
  • Provide emotional support for patients and their families
  • Educate healthcare staff on best practices in palliative care
  • Document patient interactions thoroughly and promptly
  • Promote a respectful and dignified care environment

Benefits

  • Flexible full-time schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • No travel required
  • Inpatient setting with advanced practitioner support
  • Monthly weekend call with no overnight requirements
  • Potential for sign-on and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Job Title: Palliative Care Physician

Location: Gilbert, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Flexible Hours

Setting: Inpatient Palliative Care with Advanced Practitioner Support

Travel Required: No

Compensation
  • Salary Range: $300,000 - $400,000 annually
  • Bonus Structure: Percent of Collections
  • Sign-On and Relocation Assistance: Negotiable
  • Call Requirement: One weekend per month (no overnight or emergency call)


Role Overview

We're seeking a full-time Palliative Care Physician to join our consultative inpatient team in Gilbert, AZ. You'll work closely with two full-time Nurse Practitioners and an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, consult-based palliative care in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver inpatient palliative consultations for patients with advanced or life-limiting illnesses
  • Manage complex symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety, and agitation
  • Facilitate family meetings and goals-of-care discussions with clarity and compassion
  • Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and other members of the care team to guide treatment decisions
  • Provide emotional and decision-making support to patients and their loved ones
  • Educate healthcare teams on symptom control and palliative care principles
  • Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the medical record
  • Help foster a care environment grounded in dignity, empathy, and respect
Qualifications
  • MD or DO with Arizona medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required
Apply Today

If you're ready to make a lasting difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your most updated CV or resume. Cover letters and references are appreciated but not required.

Requirements
  • AZ MD or DO license or eligible
  • Palliative Fellowship Trained
  • Board Certified or Eligible

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