Location
Abilene, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
May 16, 2026
Job Description
Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Palliative Care Physician provides specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious, complex, or life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and support for patients and families, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings
- Provide expert management of complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression
- Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations
- Support patients and families with decision-making aligned with patient values and preferences
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary tea...
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