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Are you a compassionate, experienced pediatric palliative care physician who finds purpose in guiding children and families through the most critical moments of their lives? Join Capital Caring Kids, a leading pediatric program within Chapters Health System, and become part of a team that makes a profound impact every day.

We are seeking a Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Medicine (PHPM) Physician to provide expert care and leadership in a part-time (20 hours/week) role. This is a rare opportunity to deliver holistic, family-centered care to children and young adults with serious and life-limiting illnesses, from diagnosis through treatment and end-of-life.

Your Impact

As a member of our interdisciplinary medical staff, you will provide care across the full spectrum of services, including:

• Home and facility-based hospice
• Pediatric inpatient hospice
• Hospital-based palliative care consultations
• Virtual and in-person palliative care visits
• Outpatient clinic care

You will:

• Lead the medical plan of care for pediatric hospice patients
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings
• Collaborate with attending physicians to manage complex, chronic, and terminal illnesses
• Provide guidance and support to professional staff and families
• Represent the program at community and support events

Why Join Capital Caring Kids?

Our program is built on compassion, innovation, and integrity. We serve children and young adults up to age 30 with the highest standard of hospice and palliative care. As part of the Chapters Health System, you’ll join a network of nationally recognized providers making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Ready to make a lasting difference?

Apply today and help us deliver hope, comfort, and dignity to every child we serve.

Sheila Bixler | sbixler@healthrecruitlink.com | 314.412.8372

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of pediatric palliative care experience
• HPM Board Certification (strongly preferred)
• Active DEA and medical license in VA, MD, and/or DC
• Deep commitment to interdisciplinary, family-centered care
• Passion for supporting patients' social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being

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