Palliative Care Physician

Become a vital part of our commitment to delivering expert, patient-focused care in the scenic city of Lakeland. We are seeking candidates who will play a key role in the development and enhancement of our Palliative Care and Hospice Services, primarily within the inpatient hospital environment. This position involves rounding across various units, including the inpatient palliative unit, and will support the success of our Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Lakeland Regional Health
• Engage in teaching opportunities
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday with weekend rotations
• Inpatient care focus
• Competitive base salary with potential for production incentives
• No state income tax

Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 403B retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Provide inpatient consultations for patients facing advanced or complex illnesses.
• Manage pain and alleviate distressing symptoms such as dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and delirium.
• Support the management of end-of-life symptoms in the inpatient palliative unit.
• Facilitate advanced care planning, including discussions on goals of care, advance directives, and code status.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and case managers.
• Coordinate care with primary teams and specialists.
• Assist with transitions of care across different settings.
• Document all care and decisions in the electronic medical record in line with organizational standards.
• Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on palliative care principles and options.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities.
• Involve in teaching Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents during their rotations.

Lakeland is a lively community situated conveniently between Tampa and Orlando, recognized as the top city for home buying by Business Insider. Enjoy diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, take leisurely walks along our stunning lakeside trails, parks, and nature preserves. A short drive will lead you to Clearwater Beach, celebrated as the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor, or to Florida's renowned theme parks and attractions. Polk County boasts over 150 schools, including more than 40 private institutions, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Explore more about Lakeland's offerings on the LAL Today website.

For over a century, our not-for-profit organization has delivered outstanding inpatient and outpatient healthcare across 40 specialties. We have received numerous workplace accolades from esteemed organizations such as Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. Our main campus, featuring 900 beds, operates a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation. Our growth is evident in facilities like the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and the Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.

We are proud to partner with Nemours Children's Health System. Discover more about our exceptional culture and our commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do.

Board certification is preferred. Candidates must possess a current Florida medical license or have the ability to obtain one.

We invite you to explore this opportunity further!