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.

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

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.

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