Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Become a part of our team and help us uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care in the picturesque city of Lakeland, Florida! Your role will be crucial in the development and enhancement of our Palliative Care and Hospice Services, primarily within the inpatient hospital environment, where you will round on various units, including the inpatient palliative care unit. Additionally, you will play a significant role in the success of our Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) program.

Key Highlights:

• Collaborate with colleagues across the healthcare network
• Opportunities for teaching and mentorship
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend rotations
• Inpatient care focus
• Competitive base salary with potential for performance-based incentives
• No state income tax benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 403B plan, medical insurance, paid time off, a CME allowance, designated CME days, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct inpatient palliative care consultations for patients facing advanced or complex health issues.
• Address pain management and alleviate distressing symptoms such as dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and delirium.
• Support the management of end-of-life symptoms within the inpatient palliative unit.
• Facilitate discussions on advanced care planning, including goals of care, advance directives, and code status.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and case managers.
• Coordinate care with primary teams, specialists, and case managers.
• Assist in transitions of care across different settings.
• Document all patient care and decisions in the electronic medical record in line with organizational standards.
• Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on palliative care principles and available options.
• Engage in team meetings, quality improvement projects, and educational activities.
• Participate in the training of Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents, coordinating rotations with 2nd and 3rd-year residents.

COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a dynamic community situated conveniently between Tampa and Orlando, recognized as the top city for home buying. 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, acclaimed as the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor, or to any of Florida's famous 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 our website to discover all that Lakeland has to offer.

ABOUT US: For more than 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, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and 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. Visit our website to learn more about our remarkable culture and our commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications: Board certification is preferred. A current Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one is required.

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