Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician at Saint Alphonsus summary: The Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician provides specialized care focusing on symptom management and quality of life improvement for patients with serious chronic illnesses. They work within interdisciplinary teams in both outpatient clinics and hospital settings, collaborating closely with healthcare providers such as nurses, social workers, and pharmacists. This role requires board certification in palliative medicine and adherence to medical licensure and regulatory standards while serving the Boise and Nampa communities. Location: Boise and Nampa Status: Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Schedule: Primarily 3 outpatient clinic days per week between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday Friday with occasional weeks in the hospital (three 8-hour shifts) Mon Sun. Call: Shared equitably within Palliative Care Team Salary and Benefits: Sign-on Incentives Student Loan Repayment Relocation PTO & CME Allocation Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail) Health/Dental/Vision Retirement (403b) Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led and accountable 650 provider multispecialty group seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join its inpatient & outpatient Palliative Care service. SAMG is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the quality and efficiency of healthcare for patients with chronic conditions. Its team of palliative providers provide: Hospital & outpatient, interdisciplinary team consultations for patients in need of palliative care. Continuing education on palliative care topics for Saint Alphonsus health care providers. Candidates must be passionate about meeting patients' health needs, and they must have demonstrated proficiency in comprehensive assessment, care planning, symptom management, problem solving and interdisciplinary teamwork. The Palliative Care Physician will work with members of interdisciplinary teams, collaborating daily with palliative care physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, RNs, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists and other providers. The Palliative Care Physician will practice in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice and within the policies, values, and mission of the Saint Alphonsus Health System. Requirements: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Successful completion of an Accredited ACGME/AOA Family Medicine residency program or Internal Medicine residency program. Board certification through the ABFM or ABIM in Palliative Medicine (or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment). Obtain Idaho medical licensure to practice medicine in all its phases, valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy & DEA Community: Boise, Idaho's Capital City anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 840,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information on Boise, ID please visit cityofboise.org. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit . Keywords: Palliative care, Hospice medicine, Symptom management, Chronic illness care, Interdisciplinary teamwork, Outpatient clinic, Hospital care, Physician licensure, Board certification, Patient quality of life

Location: Boise, Idaho, US

Posted Date: 11/5/2025