Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Community Health Network is seeking a BE/BC Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to become the Medical Director of our Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program. 

This position will involve developing our Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship program and also working in our Life’s Journey program.  At this time Life’s Journey, our chronic disease management program, is primarily acute care for seniors, but eventually will also provide Pediatric Palliative Care.  Other responsibilities of this Medical Directorship will include outpatient supervision and teaching of Hospice and Palliative Care fellows, curriculum development, staffing and grant projects.  Ideal candidates will be interested in working within a multidiscipinary team and working closely with their patients families. Candidates should also have a consistent and consecutive employment or training record.

Established in 1956, Indianapolis-based Community Health Network is a five hospital system.  We are a leading not-for-profit health system offering convenient access to expert physicians, advanced treatments and leading-edge technology.  Community also is known for its successful physician partnerships. We have many physicians in key leadership and governance roles, over 300 physicians invested in joint ventures, and more than 200 employed primary care and specialty physicians serving central Indiana.

Indiana is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top physician friendly states with low cost malpractice, a simplified licensing process and affordable cost of living.  Indianapolis, the capital city, is the 13th largest city in the nation and a unique place that offers big-city amenities in a convenient, friendly and inviting Midwest atmosphere. 

For more information about this position please contact:

Angela Ferber, Network Physician Recruiter

DocJobs@eCommunity.com

1-866-588-5777

www.eCommunity.com/PhysicianRecruitment

Established in 1956, Indianapolis-based Community Health Network is a leading not-for-profit health system offering convenient access to expert physicians, at Community’s six hospitals and more than 70 sites of care continually strives to improve the health and well-being of those individuals in Indianapolis who entrust their care to us. 

Community Health Network’s skilled employees and dedicated medical staff partner to deliver individualized patient care and personalized attention. From friendly primary care offices to state-of-the-art medical care, Community coordinates care across the continuum; keeping patients informed and involved every step of the way. That’s why Community ranks among the top 40 integrated health care delivery networks in the nation. 

With a relationship-oriented culture featuring an environment of trust and respect, Community also is known for its successful physician partnerships. We have many physicians in key leadership and governance roles, over 300 physicians invested in joint ventures, and more than 200 employed primary care and specialty physicians serving central Indiana. Together, we’re making a difference by providing exceptional experiences for patients and their families.

Indiana is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top physician friendly states with low cost malpractice, a simplified licensing process and affordable cost of living.  

Indianapolis, the capital city, is the 13th largest city in the nation and a unique place that offers big-city amenities in a convenient, friendly and inviting Midwest atmosphere.  Indianapolis and it surrounding communities are great places to work and are also consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live.  Housing costs are among some of the lowest of all major metropolitan areas, while household income is among some of the highest.  

Indianapolis is famous for being the the home of the NCAA and known as amateur sports capital of the world.  We are also home to several professional teams and sporting events as well - in fact Indianapolis will be hosting the 2012 Super Bowl!  But there are more than just sports in Indy - the city is home to 6 different districts with exceptional cultural experiences offered throughout the year - including the largest children’s museum in the world.  Come check out everything that Indianapolis has to offer!