Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Wheat Ridge
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible ." About this role: As a PRN Physician in Palliative Medicine, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role, you will collaborate with a well-established Hospice and Palliative Care team, providing as-needed support across our inpatient Hospice Unit, inpatient Palliative Care service, and occasional telehealth visits. This work includes assisting patients with goals-of-care discussions, symptom management, medication optimization, and care coordination. You will work primarily at the Lutheran Hospice Collier Hospice Center and provide coverage for our Inpatient Palliative Care team at Lutheran, Good Samaritan, Platte Valley and St. Joseph's. We are seeking coverage for weekends, nights, and holidays, with a regular cadence that can be tailored to your availability. What you'll bring: MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine Residency training in Family or Internal Medicine Board certification or eligibility in Palliative Medicine 2 years of experience strongly preferred Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one Full prescriptive authority and an active DEA, or the ability to obtain one Ability to successfully com plete Intermountain Health's credentialing process Not accepting candidates requiring visas at this time About us: Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 400 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain! Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award. What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver, learner, and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in medical education, research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Life in Denver, CO Good Samaritan Hospital is a 234-bed Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Opening in 2004, Good Samaritan Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We're especially proud of our people, who helped win us the Outstanding Patience Experience Award for 2021, 2022, and 2023 according to Healthgrades. Lutheran Medical Center is a 338-bed Level II Trauma Center that provides comprehensive, specialty care to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Dating back to 1905, we are proud of the rich history and inspiring mission our hospital has embodied for over 110 years. Platte Valley Medical Center is a 98-bed Level III Trauma community hospital that is proud to offer comprehensive, integrated care focused on holistic health. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Saint Joseph Hospital is a 365-bed facility and one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver. We have been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence - Magnet designation - by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado. We are proud to have received several awards including America's 250 Best Hospital Awards according to Healthgrades for 2022 and 2023. Location: Hospice - Denver Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.

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