Physician - Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Indianapolis, IN

Specialty Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Profession Physician

Indiana University Health Medical Group in partnership with Redcrest Hospice provides compassionate, family-centered care to those with life-limiting illnesses. We are looking for a physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospice services in a 39-county service area. This Physician will lead efforts across the system to establish standardized consistent work that meets clinical and regulatory requirements. IU Health Hospice has created a structure to provide on-site Physician leadership at the regional level while maintaining consistent high-quality work across the IU Health system.

Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with hospice and homecare administration on system-wide programs, including pharmaceutical sourcing, employee engagement, team-building, and budget creation/management.
* Oversee 3 physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
* Lead quality improvement initiatives across the system.
* Maintain contractual relationships with all IU Health hospitals for in-patient hospice care.
* Share responsibility for 4 regional IDG (Indiana District Group) hospice operations.

Qualifications
* Required: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
* Preferred: Hospice Medical Director experience; fellowship training in Hospice/Palliative Care is preferred but not required.
* Required licensure: Active Indiana medical license

Compensation & Benefits
* Strong compensation model with a comprehensive benefits package.
* Group health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
* 401(k) with company match.
* Paid time off (PTO).
* Relocation assistance.
* Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
  • Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
  • Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
  • Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati