An opportunity to practice Palliative Care at a top-rated hospital system in Memphis, Tennessee metro area. Inpatient Palliative Care Consultation Service A Palliative physician in a hospital-based, consultative practice with the support of a Social Worker, as well as Clergy and Pharmacy Staff. The focus on improving the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illness through assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psycho-social and spiritual.

The palliative care physicians aim to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for patients — and their families — facing serious and life-limiting illness. While working with attending physicians and other hospital staff involved in your care,, the hospital's palliative care consultation services can help with: Managing pain and other symptoms of serious illness, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, and shortness of breath. Developing treatment goals and making end-of-life decisions. Discharge planning and referrals to community agencies, including hospice.