Palliative Care Physician - Gilbert, AZ
HealthOp Solutions·Gilbert, Arizona
HealthOp Solutions·Gilbert, Arizona
Provide inpatient palliative consultations and manage complex symptoms for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and collaborate with interdisciplinary hospital teams to guide treatment decisions.
$300,000 – $400,000 annually Bonus Structure: Percent of Collections Sign-On and Relocation Assistance: Negotiable Call Requirement: One weekend per month (no overnight or emergency call) Why Join Us Be part of a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, person-centered palliative care to patients with serious illness. Our structured 9–5 inpatient model is designed to foster clinician well-being, eliminate emergency disruptions, and provide a deeply meaningful career path. You'll join a collegial group supported by experienced Nurse Practitioners, with opportunities for leadership and long-term partnership. Who We’re Looking For You're a fellowship-trained Palliative Care Physician who brings empathy, clarity, and collaborative spirit to your practice. You’re skilled in guiding complex conversations, managing distressing symptoms, and aligning care with what matters most to patients and families. Whether you're early in your career or seeking a more fulfilling practice model, you bring clinical excellence and compassion to every interaction. Role Overview We’re seeking a full-time Palliative Care Physician to join our consultative inpatient team in Gilbert, AZ. You'll work closely with two full-time Nurse Practitioners and an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, consult-based palliative care in a hospital setting. Key Responsibilities Deliver inpatient palliative consultations for patients with advanced or life-limiting illnesses Manage complex symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea, anxiety, and agitation Facilitate family meetings and goals-of-care discussions with clarity and compassion Collaborate with hospitalists, specialists, and other members of the care team to guide treatment decisions Provide emotional and decision-making support to patients and their loved ones Educate healthcare teams on symptom control and palliative care principles Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the medical record Help foster a care environment grounded in dignity, empathy, and respect
MD or DO with Arizona medical license (or ability to obtain) Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required Apply Today If you're ready to make a lasting difference in patients’ lives while working in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your most updated CV or resume. Cover letters and references are appreciated but not required. AZ MD or DO license or eligible Palliative Fellowship Trained Board Certified or Eligible
Requires an MD or DO with an Arizona medical license and fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in the specialty.
Market context
In Arizona, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and specialty care settings, especially where patient volume and care coordination are high. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical experience, state licensure, and specialty background; in this posting, the requirements are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your Arizona license status and align your experience with the listed respiratory care and vascular access background before submitting.
