Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services • Abilene, Texas, United States • Posted May 16, 2026

About the Role

Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary

The Palliative Care Physician provides specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious, complex, or life-limiting illnesses. This role emphasizes expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and support for patients and families, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses in inpatient, outpatient, or community settings

  • Provide expert management of complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression

  • Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations

  • Support patients and families with decision-making aligned with patient values and preferences

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary tea...