Hospice & Palliative Care Physician – Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, ME
Opportunity Criteria
Hospice & Palliative Care Physician – Togus VA Medical Center, Augusta, ME
Staff Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care Physician
Togus VA Medical Center – Augusta, Maine
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Four 10 Hour Shifts | Minimal Call
Position Highlights
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule (four 10-hour shifts)
- Minimal call – home call every 6–8 weeks
- Blend of inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth hospice/palliative care
- Practice within a 12-bed inpatient hospice unit (Togus Springs)
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team including nursing, social work, chaplain, and administrative support
- Opportunities for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and students
- Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $200,000–$315,000
- Sign-on and retention incentives available
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility — up to $200,000
- Comprehensive federal benefits package, including:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Federal retirement plan with matching contributions
- Generous PTO and federal holidays
- Malpractice coverage
- Continuing education support
Position Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care across inpatient, outpatient and long-term care and home settings.
- Manage complex pain and symptom control for patients with serious illness
- Lead goals-of-care and end of-life planning
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
- Support education and training of medical learners.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- U.S. citizenship required
- Board eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine upon hire; board certification within two years
- Current, full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- Experience in hospice, palliative care or advanced illness management preferred.
VA Maine Health Care System – Togus VA Medical Center
VA Maine Health Care System’s flagship facility, Togus VA Medical Center, is a 67 operating bed acute care hospital located in Augusta, Maine. As the nation’s oldest VA medical center, Togus combines a rich legacy of service with modern clinical care, education, and research in a mission driven environment dedicated exclusively to Veterans.
The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including general medicine, surgery, intermediate care, inpatient mental health, and a 24/7 Emergency Department focused on evaluation and stabilization. While Togus is a non-trauma facility, it maintains strong transfer relationships with regional tertiary hospitals to ensure seamless continuity of care for higher acuity cases.
In addition to acute care services, Togus operates a robust Community Living Center (CLC) offering long term skilled nursing, hospice, dementia, and rehabilitation care. The campus also supports Veterans statewide through multiple community-based outpatient clinics and access points.
Togus VA Medical Center is a teaching hospital with affiliations across New England, supporting trainees in medicine, dentistry, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health professions. Providers enjoy a collaborative clinical environment, predictable scheduling, strong interdisciplinary support, and the opportunity to focus on patient care without the pressures of private sector productivity metrics.
Situated on a scenic 500?acre campus, Togus offers a unique balance of professional fulfillment and quality of life, with easy access to Maine’s coastline, lakes, mountains, and vibrant communities. The facility is part of the VA New England Healthcare System (VISN 1) and serves a statewide Veteran population.
Facility & Address
Togus VA Medical Center
- 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330
Contact Information
- Email:Click to email
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