Description Specialization:Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Job Summary:HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a visionary Palliative Care Physician to lead the development and expansion of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary palliative care program. This is a rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up, shape clinical services across the continuum of care, with a longer-term goal to establish a Palliative Care Fellowship Program.
The ideal candidate is a clinically excellent, mission-driven physician with a passion for whole-person care, education, systems design, and leadership. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic leadership team to create a high-quality program that advances quality, equity, and compassionate care for patients with serious illness.
Qualified Candidates and Preferred Qualifications:- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Have a South Carolina medical license or the ability to get a South Carolina medical license prior to starting
- Demonstrate excellence in clinical palliative care
- Experience building or leading clinical programs
- Interest in academic leadership and fellowship development
- Strong communication, teaching, and mentorship skills
- Systems-thinking mindset with entrepreneurial energy
- Commitment to whole-person, culturally responsive care
Clinical Leadership and Program Development:- Design, launch, and grow an integrated inpatient palliative care service
- Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams (physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists)
- Develop clinical pathways for symptom management, goals-of-care, and serious illness communication
- Collaborate with oncology, cardiology, ICU, hospital medicine and community partners
- Serve as a thought leader and ambassador for palliative care
- Foster a culture of compassion, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Partner with executive leadership to align program growth within system priorities
Incentives/Benefits Package:In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
- Paid malpractice
- Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement
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