Hospice and Palliative Care Physician MDDO

Job Description

Join The Munson Healthcare Team!

Full‑time | Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Summary: Munson Healthcare is seeking a committed and compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join our expanding palliative care team in Traverse City, Michigan. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician with a strong work ethic and dedication to clinical excellence in both inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine, as well as hospice care. The ideal candidate will be joining a team of experienced, friendly, and initiative‑taking healthcare providers, clinicians, and support staff who are dedicated to delivering excellent care to their patients and community.

This full‑time position follows a true 7‑on 7‑off schedule, providing meaningful time off and lifestyle balance.

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• Competitive market‑based compensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• CME Allowance
• Professional Liability
• Sign On Bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts

Position Duties/Highlights Include:

• 7‑On/7‑Off Model
  • Begin service:
    Tuesday 8am
  • End service:
    Following Tuesday 8am
  • No clinical responsibilities during off service weeks
• Inpatient Palliative Medicine
  • Lead a high‑acuity inpatient consult service at Munson Medical Center
  • Supported by two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working four 10‑hour shifts per week
  • Independent management of weekend consults (sole provider on call)
• Outpatient Clinic Support
  • Provide supervision to an outpatient palliative clinic staffed by three autonomous APPs and a licensed clinical social worker providing psychotherapy
  • Dedicated palliative medicine clinic located on Munson’s medical campus
• Hospice Call
  • Provide call coverage for Munson Hospice Care during service weeks
  • Lead hospice interdisciplinary meetings on Wednesday (of your on‑service week), 8am to 10:30am

Standard

Qualifications:

Education / Training:

• MD or DO

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• Board eligible/certified for Hospice and Palliative Medicine in the State of Michigan

EHR:

• Oracle Health

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• We’re northern Michigan’slargest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are oftenour family, friends, and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (America’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.
• After work, you will find things todothe in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world‑class wineries, arts, and entertainment.
• As a non‑profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long‑term care beds
• 7500 employees
• 1000 physicians
• 630 specialties
• 54000 residents
• We cover
  14667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.

Why Choose Munson Healthcare:

• Balance: Get out on the water,in the woods, on the trails or aroung town
• Opportunity: Be a part of northern Michigan’sleading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility: A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork: Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!

About Traverse City, Michigan:

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’sGrand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four‑season resort community renowned for itsstunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:

• Outdoor Recreation:
  Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.

• Cultural Hub:
  Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant artscenes, award‑winning wineries, and a burgeoningculinary landscape.

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