Description

Mercyhealth System in Janesville, Wisconsin, is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our collaborative inpatient care team serving Southern Wisconsin.

Join a compassionate, fully integrated care program within an award-winning healthcare system and play a key role in advancing palliative care services focused on quality of life, symptom management, and patient-centered care.

• Competitive base salary (range available upon request)
• Hospital-employed position
• Established and growing Palliative Care program
• Strong referral base from hospitalists, oncology, critical care, and specialty providers
• EPIC EMR
• Integrated multidisciplinary care model
• 501(c)(3) non-for-profit health system
• Opportunity to participate in program development and expansion of palliative care services

Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team, including:

• Palliative Care Physicians
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Palliative Care Nurses
• Social Workers
• Chaplain / Spiritual Care
• Case Management
• Practice within a hospital-based setting focused on:
• Inpatient palliative care consultations
• Symptom management and pain control
• Goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
• Advance care planning and end-of-life support
• Coordination of care across specialties
• Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings

Ideal candidate will:

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Take a compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Demonstrate interest in program growth and development
• Provide education to staff and support interdisciplinary collaboration

• MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure
• Strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team

Compensation & Benefits:

Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Salary Range: $240,000$250,000

• Retention and/or sign-on bonus

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• CME allowance ($3,000)

• Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement

• Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance

• Relocation assistance

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family

• Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• 457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

• Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week)

• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers serving more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

Over 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.

125+ specialty and sub-specialty services, including heart and vascular care (WATCHMAN and TAVR), neurosurgery, critical care, cancer institute services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.

Admitting Hospital:

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma CenterJanesville is a Level III Trauma Center serving Southern Wisconsin, offering advanced surgical services, heart and vascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and modern specialty support. Conveniently located off Interstate 90.

Janesville is a mid-sized, family-oriented community offering an exceptional quality of life.

Known as Wisconsins Park Place, Janesville features:

Over 2,500 acres of parkland
20 acres of botanical gardens
Strong arts and cultural presence
Historic architecture and community pride

Janesville offers an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

Winny Elizabeth Sadana, MBA, MA, CPRP
Physician Recruiter, Provider Recruitment & Retention
Mercyhealth Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
779-2028-5752
wsadana@mhemail.org

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