Palliative Care Physician

Give your passion a purpose – join our amazing team! 

Joining the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare team means embarking on a journey where your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider nestled in the scenic beauty of Wilmington, NC, we've been dedicated to serving individuals and families for over 40 years across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina.

What makes us stand out?  Our commitment to your well-being and growth:

1. Fast-Track Benefits Activation and Low-Cost and No-Cost Health Insurance Plans: Health, dental, and vision coverage kick in first of the month following 30 days into your journey with us, ensuring your peace of mind and health are top priorities from the start. There are plenty of options to tailor our health insurance plans to meet your needs, including a free employee-only health plan option.  
2. Virtual Health Care Options: MediOrbis offers unlimited virtual doctor visits and mental health services at absolutely no cost to you with our healthcare plans.
3. Embrace Work-Life Harmony: You’ll earn 27 paid days off during your first year as a full-time employee, because we believe in nurturing your personal time to recharge and thrive.
4. Recognition That Matters: Your contributions don't go unnoticed here - we celebrate your milestones and successes every step of the way! Through our partnership with AwardCo, we recognize and appreciate your hard work and dedication with meaningful rewards and recognition programs. 
5. Thriving in a Supportive Culture: Our culture is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and respect. We foster a supportive environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference. Together, we create a community that not only cares for our patients and families but also uplifts and supports each other. Join us and become a part of a culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and meaningful connections.

Schedule:

· The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus telephone call coverage averaging every 6 weeks.

Caseloads and Visits:

· Your caseloads will be variable based on schedule and patient census.

· Consultation visits can be up to 90 minutes, follow up visits can range from 15 to 45 minutes.

What you’ll be doing:

· You’ll see your patients in a hospital environment providing palliative care consultations. We provide quality care regardless of circumstance to a variety of different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

· You’ll need to be comfortable educating the caregivers on how to care for their loved one. This might include things like disease education, advance care planning, how to administer medications, and what to expect at end-of-life.

· You’ll be provided with a company phone, and other equipment as applicable to perform your duties.

· You will coordinate care between your patient’s community medical providers, and other disciplines to provide updates, obtain and place new orders. This coordination takes place during and in between visits.

· You will be part of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) consisting of a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and a medical social worker. The team meets each morning at 8:30 AM to review patient assignments and discuss complex cases as needed. There is also a monthly business meeting with our CMO.

· You’ll also collaborate with inpatient hospice clinical liaisons to coordinate and facilitate patient care at end-of-life.

· You will provide teaching to students, residents and staff.

What we’re looking for:

· Initial board certification in a primary specialty

· Board-certification or Board-eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

· Palliative Medicine Fellowship training or other comparable experience

· Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed; be flexible and committed to the team concept; demonstrates teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn; be open to new learning experiences; accepts and respects diversity without judgment; and demonstrates customer service values.