Hospice and Palliative Care Physician; MD

Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO)

Full‑time | Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

We are looking for a committed and compassionate physician to join our expanding palliative care team in Traverse City, Michigan. This full‑time position follows a 7‑on 7‑off schedule, providing meaningful time off and lifestyle balance. The ideal candidate will deliver excellent care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and at the hospice.

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

• • 7‑On/7‑Off model
• • Inpatient Palliative Medicine
  • Lead a high‑acuity consult service
  • Supported by two APPs working four 10‑hour shifts per week
  • Independent management of weekend consults (solo on‑call)
• • Outpatient Clinic Support
  • Supervise an outpatient palliative clinic staffed by three APPs and a licensed clinical social worker
  • Clinic located on Munson’s medical campus
• • Hospice Call
  • Provide call coverage for Munson Hospice Care during service weeks
  • Lead hospice interdisciplinary meetings on Wednesdays during on‑service week (8 am‑10:30 am)

• Education:
  
  MD or DO
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Michigan
• EHR:
  Oracle Health

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, deeply rooted in the communities we serve. We provide $65 million in health‑care programs and education and are committed to your growth and development. After work you have access to beaches, outdoor recreation, restaurants, wineries, arts, and entertainment.

• Outdoor recreation: skiing, hiking, biking, boating, golf
• Culture:
  National Cherry Festival, arts, wineries, culinary scene
• Top‑rated schools
• Accessibility: regional airport with direct flights

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Vaccination Policy
All employees must be vaccinated or have lab‑confirmed immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and must receive a flu vaccine yearly or an approved exemption.