Mercyhealth System in Janesville, Wisconsin, is currently seeking a Full-Time Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our collaborative inpatient care team serving Southern Wisconsin.
Join a compassionate, fully integrated care program within an award-winning healthcare system and play a key role in advancing palliative care services focused on quality of life, symptom management, and patient-centered care.
Opportunity:
- Competitive base salary (range available upon request)
- Hospital-employed position
- Established and growing Palliative Care program
- Strong referral base from hospitalists, oncology, critical care, and specialty providers
- EPIC EMR
- Integrated multidisciplinary care model
- 501(c)(3) non-for-profit health system
- Opportunity to participate in program development and expansion of palliative care services
Departmental Scope:
Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team, including:
- Palliative Care Physicians
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Palliative Care Nurses
- Social Workers
- Chaplain / Spiritual Care
- Case Management
- Practice within a hospital-based setting focused on:
- Inpatient palliative care consultations
- Symptom management and pain control
- Goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
- Advance care planning and end-of-life support
- Coordination of care across specialties
- Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
Ideal candidate will:
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Take a compassionate, patient-centered approach
- Demonstrate interest in program growth and development
- Provide education to staff and support interdisciplinary collaboration
Qualifications:
- MD/DO Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
- Eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure
- Strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team
Compensation & Benefits:
Mercyhealth offers a highly competitive initial salary guarantee along with a comprehensive benefits package:
Salary Range: $240,000-$250,000
Retention and/or sign-on bonus
Student loan repayment assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
CME allowance ($3,000)
Licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement
Paid malpractice coverage, including tail insurance
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for the entire family
Day-one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
457(f) deferred compensation plan eligibility
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Paid caregiver leave (up to 1 week)
Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison
Community & System Information:
About Mercyhealth System:
Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers serving more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Over 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.
125+ specialty and sub-specialty services, including heart and vascular care (WATCHMAN and TAVR), neurosurgery, critical care, cancer institute services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.
Admitting Hospital:
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville is a Level III Trauma Center serving Southern Wisconsin, offering advanced surgical services, heart and vascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and modern specialty support. Conveniently located off Interstate 90.
About Janesville:
Janesville is a mid-sized, family-oriented community offering an exceptional quality of life.
Known as "Wisconsin's Park Place," Janesville features:
• Over 2,500 acres of parkland
• 20 acres of botanical gardens
• Strong arts and cultural presence
• Historic architecture and community pride
Janesville offers an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
Contact:
Winny Elizabeth Sadana, MBA, MA, CPRP
Physician Recruiter, Provider Recruitment & Retention
Mercyhealth - Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
779-2028-5752
wsadana@mhemail.org
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Contact Information
Winny Sadana
wsadana@mhemail.org
