Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Palliative Care Physician provides specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious, complex, or life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and support for patients and families, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Evaluate and manage patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings - Provide expert management of complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression - Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations - Support patients and families with decision-making aligned with patient values and preferences - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, case management, and specialty consultants - Provide consultation services to primary and specialty teams - Assist with transitions of care including hospice referral when appropriate - Educate patients, families, and healthcare teams on palliative care principles - Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and program development initiatives - Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, or medical students as applicable - Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited residency program (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, or related specialty) - Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred - Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies - Expertise in symptom management and serious illness care - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to facilitate complex and sensitive conversations - Compassionate, patient- and family-centered approach - Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams Work Environment - Hospital inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and community-based care settings - Call responsibilities as determined by program structure Physical Requirements - Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments - Manual dexterity for clinical examinations and office-based procedures - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment Requirements Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.