Physician - Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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HIGHLIGHTS
.5 FTE
Remote hospice physician position responsible for managing two home hospice teams in Milwaukee North and South, providing leadership, clinical oversight, and medical guidance
Location: St. Lukes Professional Office Building/ Zilber
Lead initial patient prognosis reviews, medication and treatment assessments, and goals of care discussions, collaborating closely with multiple teams at the Zilber hospice facility.
Teaching opportunities with Aurora Palliative Fellowship
Option to become Palliative Care faculty
Hospital Type: Academic
Trauma Level: 2
Patient Population: The practice serves a highly diverse patient population, including non-English speakers, non-citizens, and underserved groups, with zero required direct patient contact hours for this physician role
Mix of Urban/suburban
Specialist Support: multidisciplinary
Scheduling & Workload:
Business hours are M-F 0800-
Call is 1-8
Compensation:
Annual Salary Base Plus: $138,071-$138,071
Team & Work Environment:
Full Hospice interdisciplinary group
Career Growth: Teaching, Research and Leadership
EPIC EMR
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Preferred candidates have hospice or palliative experience, with completion of an HPM fellowship not required
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Aurora Hospice
Aurora Hospice provides compassionate, interdisciplinary end of life care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Our hospice teams support patients and families across settings, including home based care and inpatient care when symptoms become complex. With a strong emphasis on physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support, Aurora Hospice partners closely with patients and caregivers to ensure individualized, holistic care during lifes most vulnerable moments.

About Aurora Zilber Family Hospice
Aurora Zilber Family Hospice is a freestanding 18 bed inpatient hospice facility in the Milwaukee area, specializing in general inpatient hospice care for patients with complex pain and symptom management needs. Zilber also offers respite care to support caregivers during times of increased need. The interdisciplinary team at Zilber is dedicated to caring for the whole person, providing expert symptom management along with emotional, spiritual, and family support in a peaceful, home like environment.