Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Company: St. Luke's Health System - Boise, ID
Location: Boise
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician at St. Luke's Health System - Boise, ID summary: St. Luke's Cancer Institute is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician to provide expert palliative care consultations and lead their Supportive Oncology Program. The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care for oncology patients, as well as educational and quality improvement initiatives. This hospital-employed position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for medical education and professional development. St. Luke s Cancer Institute is seeking a BC/BE Palliative Care Physician to join our nationally recognized oncology team. This role is essential to our mission of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing serious and complex illnesses. You will be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that includes oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists. We are seeking a physician who is passionate about improving the quality of life for patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. Medical Director opportunity to lead our Supportive Oncology Program, drive the advancement of supportive care services, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and shape strategic clinical initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide expert palliative care consultation for oncology patients in outpatient settings Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans Support patients and families in navigating complex medical decisions, symptom management, and goals of care Educate staff, patients, and families on palliative care principles and best practices Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and educational efforts Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school Board-certified or board-eligible Eligible for medical licensure in Idaho Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care Expereince in palliative oncology care preferrred What to Expect Collaborative Environment: Work alongside physicians, APPs, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other dedicated professionals Supportive Team Culture: Highly collegial, multidisciplinary team with a shared commitment to excellence Competitive Compensation: Includes base salary with potential for production and quality incentives Generous Recruitment Incentives: Designed to support your transition and long-term success Comprehensive Benefits: Hospital-employed position offering excellent benefits, retirement plans, malpractice coverage, paid vacation, and CME allowance About St. Luke s Cancer Institute St. Luke s Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer care, offering cutting-edge treatments and a deeply patient-focused approach. Our palliative care program is a cornerstone of our commitment to whole-person care, ensuring that patients receive support that honors their values, preferences, and dignity. Highlights Highly competitive guaranteed base salary with potential production and quality incentives; Generous recruitment incentives could include sign on bonus, student loan repayment, training stipend and relocation; Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance; Medical education opportunities teaching med students and residents. Why St. Luke's St. Luke s Health System is Idaho s largest employer and most awarded health system, with a medical staff of over 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Made up of eight hospitals around central and southern Idaho, we are proud to be the only locally owned and operated, physician-led, not-for-profit health system in the state. St. Luke s has been awarded as one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country for the eigth consecutive year, designated by IBM Watson Health Analytics. We are committed to providing high quality patient care and positively impacting the lives of those in our community. St. Luke s enjoys an outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and a superior healthcare organization. About Boise Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors. Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho. A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol , the classic Egyptian Theatre , the Boise Art Museum , Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise . The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Julia Nigro via email: St. Luke s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law. Keywords: palliative care physician, hospice medicine, oncology palliative care, supportive oncology program, patient-centered care, symptom management, interdisciplinary healthcare team, board-certified physician, medical director supportive care, cancer institute

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