Palliative Medicine Clinician – OU Health / University of Oklahoma

Department: Palliative Medicine
Location: Oklahoma City, OK (OU Health)
Appointment: Academic (University of Oklahoma College of Medicine)

Position Overview

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and OU Health are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and academically driven Palliative Medicine clinician to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with serious and complex illnesses while supporting their families across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The successful candidate will contribute to OU Health’s mission of advancing health equity, education, and evidence-based care, while participating in academic and quality improvement initiatives within a leading academic medical center.

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Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive palliative care consultation in inpatient and/or outpatient settings at OU Health
• Conduct symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and advance care planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, APPs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and case managers
• Support transitions of care and coordinate with hospice and community-based services

Education & Mentorship

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows within the OU College of Medicine
• Participate in clinical teaching rounds, case conferences, and interdisciplinary education
• Contribute to curriculum development in palliative and serious illness care

Academic & Quality Initiatives

• Engage in quality improvement projects and program development
• Participate in research and scholarly activities aligned with palliative medicine
• Support institutional initiatives related to patient experience, ethical care, and serious illness communication

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Qualifications

Required

• MD/DO with appropriate licensure (or eligibility) in Oklahoma
• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (for physicians)
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Preferred

• Academic experience in teaching or research
• Experience in inpatient consultation services and/or outpatient palliative care

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About OU Health & OU College of Medicine

OU Health is Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic health system and serves as a major referral center for complex and serious illness care. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is committed to training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing research and improving the health of communities across the state.

The Palliative Medicine team is dedicated to:

• Delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
• Supporting patients and families through serious illness
• Expanding access to high-quality palliative services across Oklahoma

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Why Join OU Health?

• Collaborative, mission-driven academic environment
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership
• Strong interdisciplinary team culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful impact on underserved and diverse patient populations

Elevate Your Career with OU Health

Join OU Health, where physicians and advanced practice providers lead the way in transforming healthcare across Oklahoma and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health combines cutting-edge clinical care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education to create better outcomes for patients — and rewarding careers for providers.

When you become part of OU Health, you’ll collaborate with highly skilled colleagues, teach the next generation of healthcare professionals, and contribute to research that shapes the future of medicine. Our integrated care model ensures that every provider has the support, technology, and infrastructure needed to deliver exceptional care at every stage of life.

Why Choose OU Health

• Nationally Recognized Children’s Care
  Home to Oklahoma’s only comprehensive pediatric heart transplant program and a nationally recognized leader in children’s services.

• Most Specialized Network
  The state’s largest and most comprehensive specialty and subspecialty physician practice.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
  The only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma — one of just 73 nationwide.

• Level I Trauma Excellence
  Oklahoma’s leader in Level I trauma care for more than 30 years.