Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician - Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, ME
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Augusta, Maine |
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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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