Physician Opportunity: Palliative Care

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Job Description

CoxHealth is seeking a motivated physician to assist in enhancing the developing Palliative Care program. This physician would work with physician and administrative leaders to assist with the program development and alignment, as well as building collaboration between the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Position Highlights:

  • Lead in the development of an inpatient and outpatient collaborative model.
  • Work collaboratively with a dynamic group of Advanced Practice Providers and nurses.
  • Leadership and clinical oversight of the Ambulatory and Inpatient Palliative Care Team.
  • Have the opportunity to work with medical students and residents.
  • Participate in initial consults and develop plans of care along with team.
  • Build effective relationships with referring providers.
  • Board certified in palliative care is preferred.

Our employed physicians receive a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous annual CME allowance and paid interview.

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Specialties:

  1. Physicians

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Why CoxHealth?

We are a health system that includes six hospitals with over 80 clinics and 537 physicians serving 24 counties. CoxHealth is Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare for quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, as well as our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics, hold this national distinction from DNV’s accreditation program, the National Integrated Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital is also the only facility in the region to receive the ANCC Magnet designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing. We are the only local health system named six times to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals list, and we are recognized by CareChex as among the Top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals for medical excellence and patient safety in overall medical care.

Why the Springfield Area?

Springfield Missouri is a vibrant and energetic area that serves as a hub for health care, entertainment and shopping for southwest Missouri. It's the third-largest city in Missouri, with a metro population of more than 450,000. Springfield is consistently rated as one of the "Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation" by Money Magazine. It offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters, major sports teams and an established academic community. Enjoy a low cost of living, convenient airport access and top-rated schools.