Hospice Physician

Description

Specialization:
Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Job Summary:

CarePartners is seeking a physician to join our 27-bed hospice inpatient unit, Solace Center. Hospice provides end-of-life care and support, and collaboration with patients and their designated care-takers.  

The candidates will join our interdisciplinary team in Asheville, North Carolina.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified or board eligible in any specialty
• Preferred experience in any of the following: hospice, palliative, SNF, geriatrics, oncology, primary care, or internal medicine
• Opportunity to provide inpatient/outpatient palliative care coverage as well, depending on candidate
• Practicing physicians and new grads are encouraged to apply
• Hospice interdisciplinary team consists of a social worker, chaplain, nurse, and physician
• Additional support from APPs, charge nurse, clinical managers, CNAs, and administrative staff
• Please note that this position does not offer visa support

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• This is an employed position with HCA Healthcare
• Competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
• Benefit offerings that cater to your lifestyle: health, dental, vision, pharmacy, & financial
• Paid time off paired with allocated dollars and days toward CME
• 401k and stock options
• Relocation and commencement incentives offered in most circumstances

About CarePartners:

• CarePartners Health Services, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, provides compassionate care for the people of western North Carolina.
• Located in Asheville and surrounding communities, CarePartners services include Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Private Duty and Orthotics & Prosthetics.
• With more than 1,100 colleagues and 400 volunteers, CarePartners Health Services is dedicated to helping people of western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging.

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area’s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.