Palliative Medicine Physician opportunity at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is seeking a compassionate Palliative Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary Supportive & Palliative Care team. This role focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through comprehensive symptom management and advance care planning.

Practice Highlights and Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule is full-time Monday through Friday. No weekends.
• Provide expert consultation in palliative medicine for patients with complex, chronic, or life-limiting conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Conduct goals-of-care discussions and assist patients and families with advance directives and end-of-life planning.
• Manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and dyspnea to enhance patient comfort.
• Support the hospital’s mission to deliver patient-centered, holistic care.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in palliative care preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.

Financial Package:

• Excellent compensation package, opportunity to make more based-on productivity.
• Generous starting bonus
• Full portfolio of benefits including health/vision/dental insurance along with malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options from day 1!
• Paid NICA, Florida License, Florida DEA, and a membership to a professional society in addition to the CME stipend.

Orlando Community:

• Amplified earning potential due to a state with no income tax!
• Greater Orlando offers direct access to Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions.
• Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top-rated public and private schools.
• We have ample outdoor activities including large public parks for your children and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding, with Florida’s beautiful beaches only an hour away.

About Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital

Located in the heart of St. Cloud, Florida, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital (formerly St. Cloud Regional Medical Center) is an 84-bed, full-service, acute care hospital. Its expert medical team provides comprehensive emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to care for the residents of the surrounding Osceola County communities.

Orlando Health St. Cloud is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our growing community with a broad range of services, modern facilities, advanced technology and a skilled team of care providers. Among the medical and surgical services offered are cardiology, critical care, digestive health, endocrinology, infectious disease, neurology, orthopedics, radiology, rehabilitation, and minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures.

Our team of medical experts includes skilled, board-certified physicians, nurses and support team members who are dedicated to providing the best possible care in the safest environment possible. As a reflection of this dedication to excellence, Orlando Health St. Cloud has earned multiple awards and certifications over recent years. Nationally recognized by Modern Healthcare, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has received the Best Places to Work award in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.