Hospice & Palliative Medicine – Summa Health - Akron, Ohio
Summa Health is seeking a board certified/board eligible Hospice & Palliative Care physician to join our employed physician group, Summa Health Medical Group. The selected candidate will become a member of Summa Health Medical Group, a multi-specialty group practice of 350+ physicians employed by the Summa Health System.
Summa Health – headquartered in Akron, Ohio – is one of the largest integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems in the state. With 2 hospitals and 20+ health centers, Summa Health provides access to care throughout the region.
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Current and unrestricted license in the State of Ohio, or willing to obtain
Ability and willingness to work in a team environment. Team members include:
Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Pastoral Care professionals, Clinical Psychologists, Dieticians, Social Workers, Pharmacists, and On-Site Coders
Compassionate, caring demeanor with patients, families, and staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable in varying practice settings as to include both inpatient and clinic palliative care as well as inpatient and outpatient hospice care.
Opportunity Highlights
Candidate will be part of one of the first programs in Ohio with JCAHO certification in Advanced Palliative Care
Team is comprised of 7 physicians and 5 APPS, dedicated RN, chaplain and SW support
Employed position offering competitive compensation, benefit package and incentives such as signing bonus, loan assistance, relocation, and CME allowance
Large, established, referral base within the medical group, ACO and community partners
Partnership with community based hospice and includes care of GIP hospice patients as well as acute palliative inpatient unit within the hospital
Call rotation 1:4
Active involvement in medical student, resident and fellowship education
Epic System’s EMR
Community Information
Rising from the rolling hills of the Western Reserve along the Ohio & Erie Canal, Akron is located within 500 miles of 42 major cities, and surrounded by thousands of acres of national parkland and countryside. As a thriving heartland city Akron provides an ideal living and working environment. The vitality of its people and the unparalleled quality of life offers versatility, a low cost of living, outstanding cultural access and a thriving climate for healthcare, education and business. The downtown hosts a vibrant arts scene and eclectic dining options. Northeast Ohio offers many quality primary and secondary education options.
Summa Health is a tobacco-free workplace and has a nicotine-free hiring policy.
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About Summa Health
Summa Health – headquartered in Akron, Ohio – is one of the largest integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems in the state. With 2 hospitals and 20+ health centers, Summa Health provides access to care throughout the region.
