<p>A large, physician-led multi-specialty group affiliated with a major Dallas-area health system is recruiting a board-certified Palliative Care physician to join its inpatient consultative team in Richardson, Texas. This is a Monday–Friday, inpatient-only role embedded within a robust interdisciplinary palliative care program — no nights, no weekends, no outpatient panel. The position sits within a network of more than 375 employed providers across seven hospitals and over 95 clinics, offering the clinical depth of an academic-style system with the stability of an employed group model. Texas's tort reform environment and zero state income tax add meaningful financial upside beyond base compensation.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation supplemented by production, quality, and patient experience bonuses</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus reimbursement for professional dues and subscriptions</li> <li>PTO, CME leave, maternity/paternity leave, and sick leave</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Comprehensive malpractice coverage provided</li> <li>Practice in a tort reform state with no Texas state income tax</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient-only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illness — no outpatient clinic responsibilities</li> <li>Monday through Friday schedule; hours vary based on consultation volume</li> <li>Lead and facilitate family meetings and goals-of-care conversations</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model integrating nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management</li> <li>Active role in transitions of care, including coordination with hospice services when clinically appropriate</li> <li>Participation in quality improvement initiatives and palliative care program development</li> <li>Affiliated with a seven-hospital health system operating more than 95 ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care platform</li> <li>Multi-specialty group environment spanning primary care, cardiology, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, neurological surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery, and additional specialty service lines</li> <li>Recognized employer: Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025, Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025, Becker's Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025, and multiple additional national workplace distinctions</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (required)</li> <li>Primary board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, or completion of a Geriatrics Fellowship</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading goals-of-care and family meeting discussions in an inpatient setting</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills; commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Richardson is a thriving suburban city in the northern Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, consistently ranked among the best places to live in Texas for its highly rated public schools, low crime, and strong sense of community. The city sits at the heart of the Telecom Corridor, offering a dynamic professional environment alongside easy access to the cultural amenities, professional sports, dining, and arts of downtown Dallas — typically a 20-minute drive. Outdoor recreation, a low cost of living relative to comparable metros, and the financial advantage of no state income tax make Richardson an attractive destination for physicians relocating from higher-tax states.</p>