Palliative Care Physician - Medical Director

About the Role

Palliative Care Physician - Medical Director at HCA Healthcare in Charleston, SC. Lifestyle: flexible schedule. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Work-Life Balance Factors

⚠️ 24/7 coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Interest in academic leadership and fellowship development
• Clinical Leadership and Program Development:
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams (physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists)
• Collaborate with oncology, cardiology, ICU, hospital medicine and community partners
• Serve as a thought leader and ambassador for palliative care
• Partner with executive leadership to align program growth within system priorities

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Have a South Carolina medical license or the ability to get a South Carolina medical license prior to starting
• Experience building or leading clinical programs

Benefits & Compensation

• Develop clinical pathways for symptom management, goals-of-care, and serious illness communication
• In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Supplemental health protection plans

Work Schedule

• Flexible spending accounts