Balance! Palliative Care Physician
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Doctor/Physician
Palliative Care Physician
Overview
Join Our Distinguished Team as a Palliative Care Physician at the VA, with a Faculty Appointment at the University of San Francisco at Fresno!
Are you driven by a passion for palliative care and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? We invite you to be a part of our exceptional team in delivering high-quality palliative care to veterans. You'll find a rewarding career and a vibrant community to call home.
Role OverviewThe Palliative Care Physician provides comprehensive palliative care services to veterans, ensuring continuity of care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Reporting to the Chief of Medicine, the provider is a key clinical member within the medical center. This role includes a faculty appointment with the University of San Francisco at Fresno, offering the opportunity to engage in academic activities and mentor future healthcare professionals.
The provider will be responsible for the assessment and care of new and returning patients in need of palliative care. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, developing treatment plans, and providing follow-up care both for inpatients and outpatients. The provider will also participate in multidisciplinary team conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities.
Responsibilities IncludeVeteran-Centered Care:
- Deliver comprehensive palliative care services with an emphasis on symptom management, improving quality of life, patient education, and supporting serious illness navigation.
- Promote shared decision-making with veterans and their families to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Clinical Excellence:
- Perform consultations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients requiring palliative care.
- Manage ongoing care for palliative patients, including symptom control and pain management.
- Conduct outpatient and inpatient palliative care services and provide emergency consultations as needed.
Quality Improvement:
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects to enhance the delivery of care.
- Utilize various quality measurement tools to monitor and improve clinical performance and patient outcomes.
Clinical Leadership:
- Serve as a mentor and role model for other healthcare providers within the palliative care team.
- Engage in educational activities, providing guidance and support to residents, students, and other trainees.
Healthcare Coordination:
- Coordinate care for veterans involving specialty care, mental health services, and other ancillary services to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for veterans.
- Enjoy a competitive salary range of $245,000 to $315,000 per year, designed for your well-being and peace of mind.
- Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
- Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.
- Annual Cost of Living Increase: Adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Multiple plan options, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
- Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits. This provides a secure retirement foundation.
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over five years.
- Paid Time Off: Physicians earn 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training.
- Life Insurance: Coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
- Malpractice Liability Protection: Includes free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available for CME expenses, supporting your professional growth.
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