Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Highlights: Provide an extra layer of support to
patients with serious illness Consults: in-patient and out-patient.
Provide medical care related to symptom management. Participates in
interdisciplinary team to develop a written plan of care. Develop
and facilitates goals of care conversations for patients in the
inpatient and outpatient setting. Actively participates in process
improvement related to system and department goals. Participate in
specialty team meetings. Serve as collaborating physician to
advanced practice providers Staff inpatient hospital and outpatient
clinic with advance practice providers and other members of the
interdisciplinary team. EPIC electronic health record system wide.
Compensation and Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience
and training Paid vacation, holidays and CME Full benefits
including medical, dental and vision insurance Additional benefit
options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b) Relocation assistance
Malpractice and tail insurance Why Choose Ochsner Health: Flexible
schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Integrated health
care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large
internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to
improving patient care and your ease of practice. Physician-led
organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and
support needed to care for patients. Professional development
opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and
community service. EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout
the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management. The
Acadiana/Lafayette region is a family-friendly community that is
steeped with creole and Cajun culture, surrounded by exceptional
food, traditional live entertainment and world-class festivals all
year-round. Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC),
located in the heart of Lafayette, evolved from Lafayette
Sanitarium, a six-bed facility that opened in 1911 and has been a
leader in healthcare throughout its existence. Ochsner is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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