Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (BC/BE)
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (BC/BE) positions are essential for delivering compassionate and specialized medical care to patients facing serious, life-limiting illnesses. As a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (often abbreviated as HPM Physician), you will work within a highly respected, established, and expanding hospice program. The role is tailored for experienced physicians seeking to make a significant impact in patient care, program development, and clinical leadership. This full-time opportunity is supported by a multidisciplinary team and is based at a large, non-profit hospital renowned for its commitment to holistic, patient-centered care and its robust network of healthcare professionals and resources.
Located in the beautiful coastal region of South Carolina, this area offers an exceptional quality of life, making it a rewarding place to live and work. The community is served by a state-of-the-art hospital system with a longstanding reputation for excellence in hospice and palliative care services. This setting enables Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians to collaborate closely with expert teams across cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurology, pulmonary medicine, and primary care, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families throughout the continuum of care.
This full-time physician role offers a unique opportunity to join an established hospice office, complete with administrative support, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, nurse aides, and social workers. The position is structured to allow you to dedicate your expertise to program expansion and quality improvement, while benefiting from a predictable Monday through Friday schedule. This collaborative environment fosters professional growth, innovation in care delivery, and leadership development. The hospital’s mission-driven approach also emphasizes respect, dignity, and quality of life for every patient, supporting physicians in their pursuit of making a meaningful difference.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including paid malpractice insurance, continuing medical education (CME) allowance, base salary with RVU bonus structure, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, paid time off, and outstanding retirement and health benefits. This ensures that you can focus on providing the highest standard of care to hospice and palliative care patients, while also maintaining your own professional and personal well-being.
If you are a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Care Physician who is passionate about advancing the field and committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Click the job application button to take the next step in your career and join a team dedicated to excellence in hospice and palliative medicine.
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (BC/BE) - Summary- Full-time physician role in a well-established, expanding hospice and palliative care program
- Work within a renowned non-profit hospital with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
- Opportunity to lead, grow, and innovate hospice and palliative care delivery
- Provide high-quality medical care, symptom management, and emotional support to hospice and palliative care patients and their families
- Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners, registered nurses, aides, and social workers
- Engage in the expansion and quality improvement of hospice and palliative care services
- Educate patients, families, and staff on hospice and palliative care principles and best practices
- Contribute to the hospital’s mission of enhancing patient quality of life and dignity
- Competitive base salary with RVU productivity bonus
- Paid malpractice insurance coverage
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Generous paid time off for work-life balance
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Current and unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Experience in hospice and/or palliative care preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
- Demonstrates a passion for hospice and palliative care medicine
- Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical leadership
- Strong advocate for quality improvement and patient education
- Adaptable, mission-driven, and eager to grow in a supportive environment
- Position is part of a hospital-based, multidisciplinary hospice team
- Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend rounding required
- Opportunity for career advancement within a respected, expanding program
- The hospital embraces diversity and inclusion; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
Take the next step in your career as a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician (BC/BE) by clicking the job application button today. Make a lasting impact on patients and families while working in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment.