Physician - Corewell Health Hospice - St Joseph, MI

Corewell Health in St Joseph and Niles, MI, is seeking an experienced, compassionate, Board Certified Physician to join the dedicated team of Hospice providers to help meet the needs of hospice patients in our community.

This position will be responsible for clinical oversight of a large hospice team, ensuring patients are appropriate for hospice, adhering to all regulations and CMS requirements for both the physician and the hospice service. Seeing patients as needed for acute symptoms, goals of care, or family meetings. Regularly assess patients for correct level of care while serving patients of Corewell Health Hospice of Southwest Michigan in the Allegan, Berrien, Cass, & Van Buren County service areas.

Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and Hanson Hospice Center.

This is a full-time opportunity, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, plus call coverage, for Corewell Health West and Corewell Health South.

We desire candidates who are fellowship trained and Board Certified in Hospice Care with 5 years of experience, who enjoy being part of a collaborative care team that includes APPs, nurses, therapists, care managers and spiritual caregivers.

Qualifications

• LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required Or
• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
• CRT-Controlled Substance (CDS) - STATE_MI State of Michigan - Upon Hire Required
• Board Certification. Required
• At least four years' experience in clinical practice, preferably in a medical group setting. Required
• Experience in leading project teams and a commitment to develop as a physician leader. Preferred

With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region - continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion - a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.

The newly renovated emergency department includes 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.

Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit, award winning, integrated health system based in West Michigan. Our organization includes a medical center, regional community hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital, a multispecialty medical group and a nationally recognized health plan, Priority Health. We invest in our people by supporting a dynamic, high-performing workplace. Our collaborative approach to patient care includes a commitment to provide an exceptional experience for patients and their families. Corewell Health supports successful career growth, in an innovative environment.