Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician at Summit Recruiting Group summary:
The Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA will work in a consult-only role, collaborating with a dedicated team to provide exceptional patient care. This position includes teaching and mentoring residents at the University of Iowa, ensuring a balance of clinical responsibilities with academic involvement. Candidates must be board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with a focus on leadership and interpersonal skills to thrive in a supportive, inter-disciplinary environment.
Palliative Care opening in Des Moines, IA Responsibilities: - A consult-only role with strong referral base- Dedicated team with Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Nurse Coordinators, Social Worker, and administrative support.- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical who have strong relationships with the patients- Primarily a Monday-Friday work week with a 1:6 week after hour call allowing for a positive work/life balance- Working with a dynamic, inter-disciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.- The candidate would have an academic appointment at the University of Iowa and the position involves teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.- Average 3-4 new consults/day and 4-6 follow-up visits/day- Palliative Care service consulting only Qualifications: - Candidates must be BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.- Fellowship training is preferred but not required with experience.- Looking for an adaptable team focused physician with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. About the Group: A non-profit 900-member physician group practice serving 2,000,000 patients from 280 locations in Iowa and Illinois. Clinic has a base of primary care physicians in family practice, internal medicine and pediatrics. In addition, it offers physician services in subspecialty areas including pulmonology/Critical Care, endocrinology/diabetes, infectious disease, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry and rheumatology.
Keywords:
Hospice Medicine, Palliative Care, Consultative Role, Patient Care, Medical Education, Clinical Team, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Physician Leadership, Iowa Healthcare, Work-Life Balance
