Palliative Care Job in Asheville, North Carolina
Hospice Medical Director / Hospice Physician
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Palliative Care
Location:Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Job Summary:
CarePartners is seeking a Hospice Medical Director / Hospice Physician to join our 27-bed inpatient hospice unit, Solace Center. The physician will partner with our skilled interdisciplinary team including APPs, nursing leadership, social workers, chaplains, rehabilitation professionals, and support staff to provide exceptional end-of-life care to patients and their families in Asheville, North Carolina. Opportunities exist for medical student and resident education as well as future leadership growth.Qualified Candidates:
- Board certified or board eligible in any specialty
- While fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred, experience in geriatrics, oncology, SNFs, primary care or internal medicine is welcome
- Practicing physicians and new grads are encouraged to apply
- Please note that this position does not offer visa support
- 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 toward CME
- 401k and stock options
- Relocation and commencement incentives offered in most circumstances
- 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, Inpatient and 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.
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About CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
About HCA Mission Hospital: Mission Health, based in Asheville, North Carolina, is the state's sixth-largest health system, serving much of western North Carolina with more than 12,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers. Operating six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, home health provider CarePartners, and the region's only dedicated Level II trauma center. Its medical staff consists of more than 1,000 physicians and is certified in more than 50 medical specialties and sub-specialties. Mission Health has seven Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Heart, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, Trauma, Women's Health and Mission Children's Hospital, the region's only children's hospital. Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, is the system's flagship hospital and is licensed for 795 beds. It is the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care.
Asheville, NC, is a vibrant, eclectic mountain city known for its stunning Blue Ridge Mountain setting, progressive arts scene, thriving craft brewery culture, diverse culinary options, and abundant outdoor recreation, blending bohemian spirit with Southern charm and a strong focus on nature, creativity, and unique local experiences, attracting artists, adventurers, and professionals alike .