Lead Palliative Care Physician

Job Summary

Lead Palliative Care Physician - Karnataka - Pallium India

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care, including pain and symptom management, across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care settings.
• Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary palliative care team, providing clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and facilitate discussions with patients and families regarding goals of care and shared decision-making.
• Conduct home visits and outpatient consultations to ensure continuity of care under the EIPC programme.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, uphold patient confidentiality, and ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and organizational standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, staff training, service development, and the advancement of palliative care practices within the organization.

Requirements

• MBBS from a recognized University.
• Valid registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC).
• Certificate Course/Fellowship/Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care from a recognized institution Experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Palliative Care.
• Demonstrated expertise in pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, communication of goals of care, and multidisciplinary team-based care.
• Experience in home-based/community palliative care services is preferred
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or academic activities.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and digital documentation.
• Willingness to contribute to service development, quality improvement, and community outreach initiatives.

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