Palliative Care- Stockbridge, GA

Are you looking to work at a Nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Here at Piedmont Healthcare we are seeking 2 Palliative Care Physicians in Stockbridge, GA. 1 Full-Time  and 1 PRN.

Piedmont Henry is a 35-minute reverse commute from Atlanta proper and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

The ideal candidate would be committed to providing high quality, patient-centered, and compassionate care to patients.

Piedmont Henry is a 259-bed, high volume hospital; a major expansion project is slated for completion this year (2026), which will bring the bed totals to 355. Piedmont Henry earned an A grade on the 2025 LeapFrog Hospital Safety Survey.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Care (fellowship trained with Palliative Care experience is highly preferred)
• Exceptional clinical and communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Georgia Medical License
• EPIC experience a plus

Highlights include:

• No call
• Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits
• 42 days of PTO, 5 days of CME time off, and $5000 in CME credits
• Liability Insurance paid by Piedmont
• EPIC EMR
• Physician Governance
• Quality, Service, and Reputation

Position purpose:

• Perform inpatient and palliative care consultations
• Provide clinical leadership and expertise within the palliative care clinical team
• Assist patients and families in navigating complex medical decisions; help manage physical and emotional symptoms of patients with serious and complex illnesses; meet with families and patients to determine goals of care and document patients advance care wishes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the patient and family experience of care

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the states population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Piedmont Henry Hospital is a 236-bed not-for-profit hospital committed to delivering high-quality care to Henry County, Georgia and the surrounding areas.

Key Facts:

• Staffed by more than 450 physicians and more than 1,600 staff members
• Provides 24-hour emergency care plus medical, surgical and diagnostic services including:
  - Cancer Care
  - Heart Care
  - Orthopaedic Care
  - Surgical Care
  - Women’s Care
  - Wound Care

At Piedmont Henry, we’re not just focused on getting you better – we’re committed to keeping you well with educational programs and outpatient care including diabetes education, rehabilitation services, smoking cessation, disease seminars and support groups. 

It's Time to Get Better

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state’s population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.  

 At Piedmont, we believe it's always time to get better.

Time to build on our reputation of excellence and enhance our services to deliver a whole new level of compassionate care, and time for discovering new treatment options while providing technology and tools that give patients the information they need - and the voice they deserve in choosing their healthcare.

Of course, the power of technology will never replace the power of a personal touch. That's why at Piedmont, we build long-term patient relationships and strong connections within our communities. What started as a single hospital a century ago has grown into an integrated healthcare system of 11 hospitals and close to 100 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia.

Piedmont’s purpose to make a positive difference in every life we touch is our Promise, and it governs our delivery of holistic patient-centric care. And we keep this promise every day. From our patients and their families, to our employees, volunteers, vendors and communities – making a positive difference is not just what we do, it’s who we are. Our team is committed to a common set of priorities aimed at creating a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts the patient first.

Conveniently located 20 miles south of Atlanta off I-75 and I-675, Stockbridge is often recognized as the gateway to Henry County. Supportive economic development, excellent public services and fabulous small town hospitality are all reasons why Stockbridge continues to enjoy tremendous growth. Stockbridge is the proud home of Panola State Park, Merle Manders Conference Center and Eagle's Landing Country Club. We are minutes away from great restaurants and comfortable hotels.