Methodist Health System
Provide inpatient-only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Lead family meetings and goals-of-care discussions, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, support transitions of care, and participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
Key Responsibilities
- • Provide inpatient only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
- • Lead and participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
- • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management
- • Support transitions of care, including coordination with hospice when appropriate
- • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
Required
- • Board Certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- • Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or have completed a Geriatrics Fellowship
- • Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- • Strong communication and team collaboration skills
- • Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care
Benefits & Perks
- • Competitive compensation package with production, quality, and patient experience bonuses
- • Monday – Friday schedule
- • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- • Professional development opportunities
- • Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- • Rich benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and 403(b)
- • Annual CME, dues, and professional subscription allowance
- • PTO, CME, Maternity/ Paternity, and Sick-leave benefits
- • Relocation assistance available
- • Texas is a tort reform state
- • No state income tax
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Job Description :
Experienced Palliative Care Physician Needed in Richardson
Methodist Medical Group (MMG), a premier physician-led organization affiliated with Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas, is actively seeking a board-certified Palliative Care physician to our join our interdisciplinary team in North Texas.
To support the continued growth and strategic staffing plans we are seeking to recruit a dedicated, patient-focused physician to join our growing team. This exceptional opportunity is well-suited for a physician who thrives in a collaborative medical group environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
- Lead and participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management
- Support transitions of care, including coordination with hospice when appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or have completed a Geriatrics Fellowship
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation package with production, quality, and patient experience bonuses
- Monday – Friday schedule
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Rich benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and 403(b)
- Annual CME, dues, and professional subscription allowance
- PTO, CME, Maternity/ Paternity, and Sick-leave benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Texas is a tort reform state
- No state income tax
Why Methodist Medical Group?
MMG in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. MMG offers a spectrum of medical and surgical specialties including; Primary care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Neurological Surgery, OBGYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and various other specialty service lines.
With more than 375 employed providers across seven hospitals and over 95 clinics, MMG is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care. Our mission at MMG is to improve lives through compassion quality healthcare and be the trusted choice for health and wellness.
Join Methodist Medical Group and make a difference providing compassionate care be a vital part of our system-wide strategy to provide safe and meaningful care to our patients.
To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to Jasmine Ramirez. Please include "Palliative Care -Richardson" in the subject line.
Contact:
Jasmine Ramirez, Provider Recruiter
Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:
Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026
Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025
Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025
Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
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