Palliative Medicine Physician - Hybrid Opt w/ Primary Care Specialty - CommonSpirit Health

St. Alexius Health is seeking a caring & motivated physician to join our Palliative Care team.  This is a hybrid position combining palliative medicine with your primary speialty, such as IM, FM, etc.  Opportunity will be a blend of inpatient consultative service and outpatient clinic, working collaboratively to provide supportive/palliative care consultations to patients, family, as well as other involved healthcare providers.

Opportunity Details:

• Clinic-based practice; No call
• IP consults during clinical hours; M-F, 8am-5pm
• Join highly experienced Advanced Practice Providers who work side-by-side with you
• Lead the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of palliative care interventions
• Provide patient specific education as it relates to palliative care
• Provide safe, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care
• Collaborate with Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Pulm, ICU, and more
• Develop, institute, and maintain patient/family education and support material/programs as appropriate
• Provide APP oversite
• Competitive Compensation
• Productivity and Quality incentives
• Generous recruitment incentives
• Executive CORE Benefits Package: Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Retirement, Vacation
• Additional Benefits: Malpractice with tail coverage, CME allowance, and Relocation Services

Candidate Details:

• Must be BE/BC
• Motivated to work with us as we grow and expand the services throughout the region     
• Possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work in an environment where physicians and service leaders partner to lead our organization 
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted ND medical license  
• Support a team-based care delivery model
• Share our commitment to service, organization values and professionalism, and our core values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence

About CHI St. Alexius Health

CHI St. Alexius Health is a Level II Trauma Center and is the largest health care delivery system in central and western North Dakota that is comprised of a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, and critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. In addition, CHI St. Alexius Health manages five CAHs in North Dakota- Ashley, Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, SD.  CHI St. Alexius Health also owns and operates outpatient clinics in Mandan and Minot.  CHI St. Alexius Health – Bismarck, is a 225-bed, full-service, acute care medical center offering a full line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including primary and specialty physician clinics; home health and hospice services; durable medical equipment services and a fitness and human performance center. Since our founding in 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to serving the residents of central and western North Dakota, northern South Dakota and eastern Montana.  

CHI St. Alexius Health is a Roman Catholic organization whose sponsors are the Sisters of St. Benedict of the Annunciation Monastery, in Bismarck, ND and as an organization, we follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services as promulgated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. CHI St. Alexius Health is proud of its stellar reputation as a caring, high quality medical center and of its many awards for clinical excellence, customer satisfaction and community service, but we are even more proud of our dedication to our mission.  Throughout its history, CHI St. Alexius Health has proudly served central and western North Dakota. Our ever-expanding lists of medical program, services and providers play an important role in the overall health and well-being of the 355,000 residents in our central and western North Dakota service area.

About Bismarck & Surrounding Area

Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota and is located along the majestic Missouri River, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and is renowned for year-round outdoor recreation – hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, and an assortment of winter sports.  Coupled with a major river system and dozens of lakes, water sports and recreation opportunities are endless.  For those that love the city, residents enjoy a wide range of museums, performing arts, great dining, shopping and entertainment theaters and restaurants.

Widely known as a region that is business friendly, a growing oil and energy sector, manufacturing and agriculture – the region enjoys an extraordinary low unemployment.  Coupled with a regional airport, a vast assortment of affordable homes in terrific neighborhoods, the lowest crime rates in the country, exceptional public and private schools, colleges, universities – and the small-town charm that is a hallmark of this area – you and your family will find this a wonderful place to call home.

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• Patient Care:
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement:
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance:
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Continuous Learning:
• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible