Palliative Care Physician Job with AnMed Health in Anderson, SC

Excellent opportunity to work with an aging population in a mid-sized hospital. Ideal candidate will possess enthusiasm for continuum-based approach and program growth and expansion. Join an established palliative care program that offers in-patient palliative care services with the future opportunity to offer out-patient services as well.

Opportunity Details

• BC/BE Palliative Care Physician, ideally available in Summer 2024
• Provide in-patient consultation services in palliative care
• Monday through Friday schedule – No weekends or call
• Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care
• Promote palliative medicine across the continuum of care
• Teach medical students and Family Medicine residents
• Assist in the development of standards of care, policies and procedures
• Recruitment incentive $ and relocation assistance provided
• CME - $3500 & 10 days PTO annually
  
  

Health System Details

Located in Upstate South Carolina, AnMed is a 648 bed, award winning health system recognized for patient safety and clinical excellence and applauded as a regional healthcare leader. AnMed’s Medical Group is comprised of over 57 owned or managed physician practices with practices located in Anderson and Pickens Counties South Carolina as well as in Northeast Georgia. AnMed is a teaching hospital for medical students and residents and a sponsor of a long-established and respected Family Medicine Residency Program.

Community Details

Located along South Carolina’s National Heritage Corridor, the greater Anderson area is a fast-growing and diverse county of about 185,000 residents in the northwest area of South Carolina near beautiful Lake Hartwell and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Lake front property is very affordable and property taxes are lower than neighboring counties. The area is known for its top-rated public and private schools, a thriving downtown, attractive cost of living and cultural opportunities associated with Anderson and Clemson Universities. Anderson has a moderate temperature year round with four distinct seasons. The nearby mountains provide a show of incredible fall colors and the coast is close by as well.

The exciting atmosphere of college and university life is just a short drive away. Anderson University is located in town, while Clemson University is just 30 minutes away. Other nearby institutions include Erskine College and Furman University.