Description

Palliative Medicine locums opportunity in Ohio with a mix of inpatient consults and outpatient support-steady weekday schedule plus shared call, with temporary privileges available for clean backgrounds.

Highlights

• Full-time coverage starting soon, with ongoing need until a permanent physician is hired
• Team-based model: work alongside 3 APPs plus a dedicated pharmacist and nurse care coordinator
• Temporary privileges possible for clean background checks to help you start faster
• Adults-only patient population focused on serious illness and symptom management

Practice Setting

• Mix of inpatient consult service and outpatient responsibilities
• Inpatient consult team includes 3 APPs, dedicated pharmacist, and nurse care coordinator
• Average shared workflow of 6-8 consults and 2-3 screens per day
• Service census averages 28-30 patients daily (shared coverage model)

Schedule

• Monday-Friday coverage
• Scheduled clinic/coverage hours are 8a-5p
• 1:3 call rotation including nights and weekends

Cases and Procedures

• Pain and symptom management (including dyspnea and end-of-life symptoms)
• Goals-of-care discussions and advanced care planning
• Hospice transitions and coordination of supportive services
• Support for patients with advanced chronic illness

Requirements

• MD/DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years)
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Ohio license in hand

Travel Accommodations

• Let's review your travel and lodging preferences-options can be discussed based on your home location and coverage plan
• Credentialing support provided, including temporary privileges pathway for qualifying candidates
• Assignment details can be tailored if splitting coverage between two providers is needed

Reply with your CV and the best time to connect, and I'll share the remaining dates still available and walk you through the fastest path to start.