Staff Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
AInternal MedicineSanta Anatoday
$274,685 – $329,622 Listed on official posting
Reported by 156 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Mercy Hospital Washington seeks a BC/BE Palliative Care Physician to build and lead a new palliative care program, with an approximately 80% outpatient focus and limited inpatient responsibilities. The physician will serve as the sole palliative care provider, supported by an experienced on-site RN, with significant autonomy to design workflows, care models, and program growth.
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Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Palliative Care Physician to lead the palliative care program at our hospital in Washington, Missouri. This is a rare opportunity for a physician to step into a foundational role with the freedom to shape a program according to your clinical interests, vision, and best practices.
If you’re and looking for autonomy, meaningful impact, and leadership experience without sacrificing work‑life balance, this role offers an exceptional platform to grow.
About the Role
This position offers a predominantly outpatient practice (approximately 80%), allowing you to develop deep, longitudinal relationships with patients and families navigating serious illness. Inpatient responsibilities are limited and manageable.
You will be the sole palliative care physician, supported by a highly experienced, on‑site palliative care RN who assists with consults, coordination, and continuity of care. With strong hospital leadership support, you will have the opportunity to:
This role is ideal for physicians who value independence, creativity, and the chance to make a lasting impact early in their career.
Living in Washington, Missouri
Washington, MO blends small‑town charm with convenient access to major metro amenities:
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
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