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Job description
Aspirus Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative System Medical Director.
Lead the planning, organization, and direction of the Palliative Medicine Program by bringing a collaborative, innovative approach to program administration, quality improvement, networking, and community engagement.
OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:
Split time between inpatient clinical work and administrative responsibilities focused on program development
Inpatient coverage focused on complex ICU care (ICUs: General Medical/MedSurg, Cardio, Neuro)
Monday - Friday, occasional weekend coverage
Hospice call coverage 1:6 (call only)
Collaborative working relationship with the hospitalist team
Palliative fellowship and experience in Palliative Care/Hospice required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with a dedicated, experienced clinical services administrator Nurse Practitioner on program strategy, growth, and development
Act as a liaison between Administration and the Medical Staff, ensuring smooth communication and alignment
Oversee performance measurement, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and referral management
Drive strategic program growth and development as the program expands its reach
Take on a leadership role within a clinically active and well-supported Palliative Medicine Program
Collaborate with visionary leadership and an expert multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program,annual CME allowance, and a sign-on bonus.
COMMUNITY: Discover the Greater Wausau Area
A vibrant, four-season community where career meets quality of life
Located in the heart of north-central Wisconsin, the Greater Wausau Area - including Wausau and its surrounding communities - offers an outstanding quality of life. With a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, the area delivers the lifestyle many professionals are seeking.
Affordable Cost of Living - Enjoy a high standard of living with affordable housing, minimal traffic, and short commute times (average under 20 minutes).
Safe, Friendly, and Engaged Communities - Great neighborhoods, excellent schools and a strong sense of connection and engaged local population.
Year-round outdoor opportunities - Rib Mountain State Park & Granite Peak Ski Area, Wisconsin Riverfront & Whitewater Park, extensive trails & green spaces.
Additional amenities - Boutique shopping and farmers markets, plus major retailers for convenience
Live performances, concerts, and local festivals
Local restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy cafés
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
About Aspirus Health
ASPIRUS HEALTH: We heal people, promote health, and strengthen communitiesAspirus Health serves communities throughout northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
We operate 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations, and provide home health services, hospice care, and air-medical transport.
We employ nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
We are committed to being economically, socially, and environmentally responsible.
We are a non-profit health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin.
We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to rural communities.
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