Palliative Care Physician

Palliative Care, MD

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking intracoastal waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research.

Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees.

We provide world-class care:

• Named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2020, 2021 and 2022 by Healthgrades, positioning Mount Sinai among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
• A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases
• The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida
• A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

Position Responsibilities

Mount Sinai’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, affiliated with Columbia University, is a nationally recognized, award-winning cancer treatment program that embraces a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat nearly every type of cancer in adults.

The only Ivy League-affiliated cancer program in South Florida, our team includes experts in medical oncology, radiation therapy, and surgery. Focused on the needs of each individual patient, our caring team develops a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient that addresses all aspects of their care and recovery.

• The physician will primarily be caring for patients with terminal conditions in the medical center with special emphasis in the cancer patients but not limited to the cancer center. The individual will partner with existing psycho-oncology department, social work, clergy and the different hospice care agencies at the institution.
• Physician will be given an opportunity to participate in research as part of the Columbia NCORE and the affiliation with the NCI designated cooperative groups.
• We are specifically interested in candidates that have the desire to practice Palliative Care throughout Miami-Dade County.
• Qualified candidates should be willing to participate in clinical practice and teaching.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/ Eligible- Palliative Care
• Florida License- required
• Previous experience in Palliative Care- Preferred
• Bilingual English/ Spanish- preferred

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site childcare &Mater School grades K-3
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!

For more information contact:

Denise Casanova- Physician Recruitment Specialist

Denise.Casanovapineda@msmc.com

As the Mount Sinai footprint continues to expand, so does our legacy of caring.

Mount Sinai Medical Center is proud to be named one of IBM Watson Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S.

It takes the contribution of many individuals to make Mount Sinai the world-class institution it is today. As a team, we have focused our efforts on assuring that patients receive high quality medical care. We're looking for motivated professionals who seek the challenge and stimulation of working in an academic medical center with an international reputation.

Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit teaching hospital, with 670 beds and more than 4,000 employees.

In addition, Mount Sinai operates satellite centers to serve the region’s growing population. Different locations include different specialties based on the local population’s needs including:

• Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Urology
• Cancer Diagnostics and Care
• Gastroenterology

Mount Sinai Medical Center is located on Miami Beach and overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway. Many of our staff live on or close to Miami Beach, where they enjoy year-round warm weather, easy access to beaches and entertainment. Dubbed "The Magic City," Miami is one of the most vibrant metro areas in the U.S., and it's well on its way to becoming one of the largest international business hubs in the world. In Miami, each neighborhood reflects its diverse communities and adds to the character of the area and Miami-Dade County.