Lead Palliative Care Physician

Monogram Health is seeking a full-time physician, specialized in palliative care, to join the team due to continued nationwide growth. This physician will be an in-market specialist and care for the seriously ill population in their community, including patients with CKD/ESRD, COPD, and CHF. The Palliative Care physician will be integrated into their local market with the pod Medical Director and primarily renders care in the home and through telemedicine visits.

Your Impact

Monogram Health physicians are quality-driven physicians who apply their clinical expertise in a managed care, population health context. They also engage in population health management in a sophisticated, outcomes-driven manner that promotes palliative care where clinically appropriate and focuses on patient quality of life, education, and shared-decision making. 

Highlights & Benefits

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative organization that is transforming the delivery of polychronic disease care Hybrid schedule with In-home, in-person, and travel opportunitiesCompetitive salary plus company bonus programFull benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurancePaid time off and 401(k) with matching contributionsRelocation assistance and sign on bonus on case-by-case

Roles & Responsibilities

Collaborate with market Medical Director and the care team to proactively identify patients who qualify for palliative care services and build a patient panelDeveloping and presenting metrics to executive leadership, as requestedResponsible for the outcomes for patient panel, driving both predetermined clinical and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through interventions outlined belowTreat panel of patients both in-home and virtually, as necessary, to drive healthcare outcomesEvaluate and treat symptoms that may interfere with quality of life, like pain, pruritis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.Refer members to appropriate specialists to drive clinical care (Monogram-based specialists or locally-aligned specialists)Conduct goals of care and family meetings as needed and document patient/family wishes in state AD/POLST formsSupport patients utilizing our IDT, including Palliative Care ChaplainAssist with hospice transitions as appropriateDevelop key relationships with local providers (PCP, nephrologists, specialists) to improve market alignmentParticipate in monthly meetings with RMD/CMO in areas of KPI and expectations around KPIsEducate and support team around palliative care, hospice care, advance directives, symptom assessment, and communication

Position Requirements

Desire to practice in a forward-looking renal care environment focused on population health managementDemonstrated experience applying evidence-based clinical criteriaComfort and skill in goals of care discussions and advance care planningExperience with high-need Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid populations, as well as commercial populationsExperience integrating acute and behavioral health care and appreciation of social determinants of health and the value of social workersExpertise in managing medication panels for complex patientsCurrent state medical license without restrictions to practice and free of sanctions from Medicaid or Medicare.Willingness to become licensed in multiple states as company and patient needs requireDoctorate Degree in MedicineBoard Certified in Hospice and Palliative MedicineMust have reliable transportation

About Monogram Health

Monogram Health is a next-generation, value-based chronic condition risk provider serving patients living with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease and their related metabolic disorders. Monogram seeks to fill systemic gaps and transform the way nephrology, primary care and chronic condition treatment are delivered. Monogram’s innovative, in-home approach utilizes a national nephrology practice powered by a suite of technology-enabled clinical services, including case and disease management, utilization management and review, and medication therapy management services that improve health outcomes while lowering medical costs across the healthcare continuum. By focusing on increasing access to evidence-based care pathways and addressing social determinants of health, Monogram has emerged as an industry leader in championing greater health equity and improving health outcomes for individuals with chronic kidney and end-stage renal disease.

At Monogram Health we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.