Palliative Care Physician - Medical Director

Description Specialization:Hospice and Palliative MedicineJob Summary:HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking a visionary Palliative Care Physician to lead the development and expansion of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary palliative care program. This is a rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up, shape clinical services across the continuum of care, with a longer-term goal to establish a Palliative Care Fellowship Program.The ideal candidate is a clinically excellent, mission-driven physician with a passion for whole-person care, education, systems design, and leadership. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic leadership team to create a high-quality program that advances quality, equity, and compassionate care for patients with serious illness.Qualified Candidates and Preferred Qualifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative MedicineHave a South Carolina medical license or the ability to get a South Carolina medical license prior to startingDemonstrate excellence in clinical palliative careExperience building or leading clinical programs Interest in academic leadership and fellowship development Strong communication, teaching, and mentorship skills Systems-thinking mindset with entrepreneurial energy Commitment to whole-person, culturally responsive care Clinical Leadership and Program Development: Design, launch, and grow an integrated inpatient palliative care service Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams (physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists) Develop clinical pathways for symptom management, goals-of-care, and serious illness communication Collaborate with oncology, cardiology, ICU, hospital medicine and community partners Serve as a thought leader and ambassador for palliative care Foster a culture of compassion, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration Partner with executive leadership to align program growth within system priorities Incentives/Benefits Package:In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes: Paid malpracticeCoverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and visionWellbeing resources, including free counselingLife insurance401(k) plan with employer matching contributionsTime off, including disability coverage Supplemental health protection plansFlexible spending accountsFinancial wellbeing resourcesFamily-focused and voluntary benefitsCME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement  About HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital: Trident Hospital is a part of a 570-bed hospital tertiary-care system comprised of  HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, and HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness as well as four free standing emergency departments - Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center, Centre Pointe Emergency and James Island Emergency.HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is a 321-bed major medical center with a 24-hour emergency room and Level II Trauma CenterDesignated Sarah Cannon Cancer Network Center with ACR and CoC AccreditationsCritical Care Services and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist programsProudly serving patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties for more than 40 years An extraordinary coastal city, rich in history and traditions. Charleston, South Carolina has earned national and international recognition of distinction in economic development, access to global markets, tourism, medical care and entrepreneurial opportunity. Access to coastal waters and beaches is an added perk to this gorgeous city! Additional Information: - Specialty: Palliative Care - Location: Charleston, South Carolina, United States - Contact: About the Company: