Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: UNC Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Become part of an inclusive
organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to
improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we
serve. UNC Health Cancer Care/Raleigh Cancer Center is seeking an
Outpatient Oncology Palliative Physician. This is a newly created
position, supporting the continued growth and expansion of the
palliative care program. The schedule is five days per week,
including four clinical days and one dedicated administrative day.
One clinical day may be performed virtually. Summary: Will provide
clinical leadership and expertise in an outpatient embedded
palliative oncology clinic to include pain and symptom management,
assistance with medical decision making, advanced care planning,
and the establishment of goals of care. Responsibilities: •Provide
palliative consultation for patients and families with cancer to
include pain and symptom management, assistance with medical
decision making, advance care planning, and the establishment of
goals of care. •Assist in the establishment of realistic treatment
goals, resuscitation status, and the benefits and burdens of
proposed treatments for oncology patients. •Provide supervision of
the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner according to NC State Rule
and Regulations and Rex Healthcare policy. •Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized
care plans for patients on the Oncology Palliative Care Clinic
service. •Conduct and participate in family meetings to discuss
medical decision-making and resolve conflict. •Assist in the
identification of educational needs of physicians, clinical staff,
and support staff regarding palliative care principles and best
practices. •Assist in the development of policies and
evidence-based protocols for clinic program development. •Provide
appropriate documentation of direct patient care, which will
support successful billing for professional services. •Participate
in budget planning to ensure the sustainability of Oncology
Palliative Care Clinic Services. Recruiter: Tina McBee,
tina.mcbee@unchealth.unc.edu Other information: Education
Requirements: ? MD or DO from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements: ? Board Certified or Board
Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine ? DEA ?Current NC
Medical License or ability to obtain an unrestricted NC Medical
License prior to start date Professional Experience Requirements: ?
Prefer prior experience in hospice and palliative medicine.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ? Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively to patients, visitors, and employees of the
organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical
Group Organization Unit: Palliative Care Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work
Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From
Overtime: Exempt: Yes
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