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Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician - Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, ME

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  • Augusta, ME
  • Today
  • $200,000 Per Year
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  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Geriatricsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
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  • Nursingunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
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  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
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  • Quality of Careunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
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Description

Job Description

Staff Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, Maine
Full-Time | MondayFriday | Four 10 Hour Shifts | Minimal Call

The Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine is seeking a Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to join a dedicated, interdisciplinary team serving our nations Veterans. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a mission-driven federal healthcare system with a predictable schedule and strong clinical support.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time, MondayFriday schedule (four 10-hour shifts)
  • Minimal call home call every 68 weeks
  • Blend of inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth hospice/palliative care
  • Practice within a 12-bed inpatient hospice unit (Togus Springs)
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team including nursing, social work, chaplain, and administrative support
  • Opportunities for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and students
  • Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $200,000$315,000
  • Sign-on and retention incentives available
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility up to $200,000
  • Comprehensive federal benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Federal retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Generous PTO and federal holidays
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Continuing education support

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care across inpatient, outpatient and long-term care and home settings.
  • Manage complex pain and symptom control for patients with serious illness
  • Lead goals-of-care and end of-life planning
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
  • Support education and training of medical learners.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine upon hire; board certification within two years
  • Current, full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
  • Experience in hospice, palliative care or advanced illness management preferred.

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LocationAugusta, ME

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