Compassionate Palliative Care Physician with Community Practice in Indiana
Indiana University Health
Application
Details
Posted: 26-May-23
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 1637
If you want to provide meaningful work for the good of every patient, join our service-focused team at the brand new Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. We are seeking a Palliative Care Physician to collaborate with our highly skilled, well established teams. This position will work with a truly interdisciplinary team of seasoned, compassionate physicians, and will serve those most in need. In addition to managing the symptoms, our team serves those with serious illness and helps them determine their goals of care.
Position Details:
Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift
On-Call: Rotation Based - 30 minute response time if needed in hospital
95% inpatient/5% outpatient
Primary responsibilities: seeing patients, leading family meetings, writing orders and writing notes.
Possibility of teaching opportunities for medical students and there are two residencies (FM & IM) launching in the next couple of years!
Team: 4 Physicians and 4 Advanced Providers, practicing at top of scope
Patient Volume: 6 patients per week in office/20 patients per week in hospital
Qualifications:
Candidate must be American Board Eligible or Board Certified
IN medical license expected at time of employment
Benefit Details:
Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage
IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians providers deliver care in 11 counties in South Central Indiana (Brown, Daviess, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, and Washington). The group covers a patient base of just under 500,000. The region is home to three hospitals and one ambulatory care center, and offers a comprehensive continuum of services ranging from cancer care to cardiovascular healthcare to women and children's services.
The second largest physician group within IU Health, IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians operates over 50 practices and employs around 370 providers within the South Central Region of Indiana.
As part of Indiana University Health, IU Health Southern Indiana Physicians is a member of Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system. Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, gives patients access to innovative treatments and therapies. Our exceptional care and continued excellence have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for the past 25 years. That means IU Health continues to be ranked among the best healthcare systems in the nation, and the top healthcare system in Indiana.
At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
IU Health Bloomington Hospital and Regional Academic Health Center is a not-for-profit organization and has a patient base of 413,000 in 10 counties (Brown, Daviess, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, and Owen).
The new facility opened in December 2021 and uses an acuity-adaptable model of care to minimize unnecessary patient transportation between units. In addition, the hospital offers a personalized approach to inpatient services (including intensive care, complex surgeries and comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services), outpatient services with leading-edge diagnostic testing, flexible space in the emergency department for post-care observation, a dedicated trauma center and a cancer infusion center.
At the same time, the facility strengthens healthcare education by providing space for collaboration and coordination of care and teaching. Students and trainees will frequently come to the hospital side of the facility for clinical experiences.
IU Health Bloomington Hospital is one of the Magnet®-designated IU Health facilities, and has been ranked as high-performing in kidney failure, COPD, heart attack, and stroke procedures and conditions by U.S. News and World Report, as well as one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. A community that prides itself not only on education and diversity, Bloomington has a robust arts and cultural scene including an officially designated cultural arts district (BEAD).
Residents of Bloomington enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.
Named to Liveability's 2022 list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live and amongst Wallethub's 2020 Best Small Cities in America
Ranked by Niche in 2022 as one of the best counties to live in America, amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities
Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" eleven consecutive years
Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated public and private schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2022)
Host of annual music festivals, art fairs, and fall festivals
Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
Active lifestyle, including collegiate sports, an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
45 minutes to Indianapolis, 90 minutes to Louisville, and easy access to Cincinnati and Chicago
