Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO)

Job Description

Join The Munson Healthcare Team!  

Full-time | Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Munson Healthcare is seeking a committed and compassionate Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join our expanding and well-established palliative care program in Traverse City, Michigan. This newly added physician position reflects continued growth of a robust, interdisciplinary service and offers a unique opportunity to help shape and further develop palliative and hospice care across the health system.

This role provides a dynamic and rewarding scope of practice spanning inpatient and outpatient palliative care, as well as active participation in Munson Hospice Care. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative clinician dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illness and their families. You will join a team of experienced, supportive, and mission-driven physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary staff.

As this position represents expansion from a two-physician to a three-physician model, the schedule is evolving and will offer increased flexibility and improved balance compared to traditional block scheduling models. The role includes shared responsibility for palliative care and hospice call coverage, with expectations designed to support sustainability and physician well-being.

Position Duties/Highlights Include:
• Flexible Physician Scheduling Model
o Collaborative scheduling approach within a growing three-physician team
o Shared call responsibilities across inpatient palliative care and hospice services
o Emphasis on flexibility, balance, and sustainability

• Inpatient Palliative Medicine
o Lead a high-acuity inpatient consult service at Munson Medical Center
o Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working four 10-hour shifts per week
o Participate in shared call coverage, including weekends

• Outpatient Palliative Care
o Provide oversight and clinical collaboration with an established outpatient palliative care clinic
o Work alongside three autonomous APPs and a licensed clinical social worker providing psychotherapy
o Opportunity to expand and innovate outpatient palliative care services

• Hospice Care Integration
o Provide physician support and call coverage for Munson Hospice Care
o Participate in and help lead hospice interdisciplinary team meetings (Wednesdays, 8am–10:30am)
o Contribute to strengthening integration across inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings

• Education & Professional Development
o Opportunity to participate in and co-lead live VitalTalk communication courses for clinicians in the community.
o Contribute to the continued expansion of a growing, system-wide palliative care program
o Opportunities for leadership, program development, education, and quality improvement initiatives

Standard Qualifications:
Education / Training:
• MD or DO

Certification, Licensure, Registration:
• Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan

EHR:
• Oracle Health

The Benefits of Working at Munson:
• Competitive market-based compensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off
• CME allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Sign-on bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness programs, employee assistance program, and employee discounts

Find more than your next job. Find your community.
• Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, deeply rooted in the communities we serve
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State
• Strong commitment to physician growth, development, and well-being

After work, enjoy a four-season lifestyle with access to beaches, outdoor recreation, exceptional dining, wineries, and a vibrant arts scene.

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:
• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 7,500 employees
• 1,000 physicians
• 63 specialties
• 540,000 residents served across 29 counties

About Traverse City, Michigan
Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City offers an exceptional quality of life with:
• Year-round outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, biking, boating, golfing)
• A vibrant cultural and culinary scene
• Excellent schools
• Convenient regional airport access

Traverse City, Michigan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Munson Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of legally protected status.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.