Lead Palliative Care Physician

Job overview

The Lead Palliative Care Physician role is an in-market, field-based position requiring residence within an approved territory, with care delivered primarily in patients’ homes. Houston, TX is the listed location. Base salary is $260,000–$340,000 annually, with bonus eligibility. Monogram Health provides in-home, evidence-based care for people with complex chronic conditions. The physician builds and manages a palliative care patient panel, treating symptoms and supporting goals-of-care decisions, quality of life, and shared decision-making. The role works with the Market Physician Executive and interdisciplinary care team to improve clinical outcomes and coordinate appropriate specialist and hospice transitions.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the Market Physician Executive and care team to identify eligible patients and build a panel
• treat patients in their homes
• evaluate and treat symptoms affecting quality of life
• refer patients to appropriate specialists
• conduct goals-of-care and family meetings and document wishes in advance directive and POLST forms
• support patients with the interdisciplinary team, including the palliative care chaplain
• assist with hospice transitions as appropriate
• build relationships with local providers
• report metrics and support team education on palliative care, hospice, advance directives, symptom assessment, and communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead palliative care physician

houston tx

monogram health

palliative care

in-home care

population health

chronic conditions

goals of care

hospice transitions

full-time

$260k–$340k annual

bonus eligible

medical and dental

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• health and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• financial wellness resources
• 20 PTO days, seven paid holidays, one floating day, paid parental leave, wellness resources, mental health support, and employee discounts.

Why this role

In-market, field-based role with primarily in-home visits and an autonomous schedule; relocation assistance and sign-on bonus may be available case by case.

About the employer

Monogram Health Professional Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.