Palliative Care - Physician

@ Northside Hospital
Northside Hospitalnorthsidehospital.com

Palliative Care - Physician

Atlanta, Georgia
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Northside Hospital is a leading Georgia healthcare system offering inpatient palliative care services at five hospitals. We seek experienced PRN physicians to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary teams providing symptom management, serious illness communication, and goals-of-care discussions in a flexible, physician-led environment.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of Palliative Care Fellowship
  • Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Internal Medicine residency preferred
  • Active Georgia medical license

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to compassionate care

Full job description

Northside Hospital PRN Palliative Care Physician

Northside Hospital – System-Wide Coverage | Metro Atlanta, Georgia

Northside Hospital is seeking experienced PRN Palliative Care Physicians to join our PRN pool and provide flexible coverage across our nationally recognized health system. This 1099 Independent Contractor opportunity offers the ability to support palliative care services at any of our five hospital campuses while working alongside highly collaborative multidisciplinary teams dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care.

This position is ideal for physicians seeking schedule flexibility while practicing within one of Georgia's largest and most respected healthcare systems.

Position Highlights

  • 1099 Independent Contractor (PRN)

  • Flexible scheduling based on system needs and physician availability

  • Shift Schedules are Mon-Fri - 8am-5pm
  • Provide inpatient palliative care coverage across Northside Hospital's five campuses:

    • Atlanta

    • Forsyth

    • Gwinnett

    • Cherokee

    • Duluth

  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, case management, social work, chaplaincy, and other interdisciplinary team members

  • Deliver high-quality symptom management, serious illness communication, advance care planning, and goals-of-care discussions

  • Opportunity to practice within a growing, physician-led health system recognized for clinical excellence

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school

  • Completion of an accredited Palliative Care Fellowship

  • Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine residency training preferred

  • Active Georgia medical license or the ability to obtain one

  • DEA certification (or ability to obtain)

  • Excellent communication skills and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Why Northside Hospital?

Northside Hospital is one of Georgia's leading healthcare systems, serving communities throughout Metro Atlanta with five acute care hospitals and an extensive network of outpatient facilities and physician practices. Our continued growth and commitment to exceptional patient care make Northside an outstanding place to practice medicine.


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