Palliative Care Physician
Hospital Employed
Location: Miami, Florida
Job Description:
Are you a compassionate physician dedicated to providing holistic care to patients with terminal conditions? An exciting opportunity awaits you in Miami. We are seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join our hospital-employed team, focusing on delivering exceptional care to patients throughout Miami-Dade County.
As a Palliative Care Physician, you will play a pivotal role in the medical center, primarily focusing on patients with terminal conditions, with a special emphasis on cancer patients. Collaborating closely with our existing psycho-oncology department, social work, clergy, and various hospice care agencies, you will provide comprehensive, compassionate care to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide palliative care services to patients with terminal conditions, with a focus on cancer patients, within the medical center and across Miami-Dade County.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psycho-oncology, social work, clergy, and hospice care agencies, to ensure holistic patient care.
- Participate in clinical practice and teaching activities to support the growth and development of palliative care services.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish preferred) to effectively communicate with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications:
- Board certification/eligibility in Palliative Care.
- Valid Florida medical license.
- Previous experience in Palliative Care is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical and mental well-being of our employees. Our benefits include health benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, on-site childcare, and more.
If you are passionate about providing compassionate care to patients with terminal conditions and are eager to make a difference in the Miami community, we invite you to join our team and be part of our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for all.