Strong communication skills for patient and family interactions
Responsibilities
Join and contribute to a well-established palliative care program
Advance palliative medicine through quality improvement initiatives
Expand service lines and enhance population health strategies
Provide consultative care to improve patient quality of life
Collaborate with Saint Luke’s Hospice House for expert symptom management
Engage in academic opportunities with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Utilize fully integrated Epic EMR for patient management
Benefits
Guaranteed salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Malpractice insurance provided
Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching
Generous paid time off
CME time and allowance
Full Job Description
Job Description
Saint Luke’s Physician Group in Kansas City, Missouri is actively seeking a palliative care physician to join our rapidly growing palliative care/hospice team.
About the position
Join a well-established palliative care program with more than a decade of success, offering opportunities for leadership, program development, and career growth
Play a key role in advancing the future of palliative medicine through quality improvement initiatives, service line expansion, population health strategies, and the continued growth of both inpatient and outpatient palliative care and hospice services
Practice within a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care model while providing meaningful consultative care that enhances quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness
Work closely with Saint Luke’s Hospice House, a beautiful 22,500-square-foot freestanding inpatient hospice facility designed to provide expert symptom management and compassionate end-of-life care in a peaceful, home-like environment
Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, helping educate and mentor the next generation of hospice and palliative care physicians.
Fully integrated Epic EMR
Saint Luke’s offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including guaranteed salary, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, malpractice insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, generous paid time off, and CME time and allowance.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearLicensure managed by MSO - N/A (Information only, Not certificate)Doctorate DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeDay (United States of America)
About Saint Luke's Health System
Saint Luke's Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization was founded in 1882 and operates several hospitals and clinics throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Saint Luke's Health System offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its clinical excellence and innovative approach to healthcare. Saint Luke's Health System is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
