HonorHealth -Arizona's Locally Owned and Managed Non-Profit Healthcare System
Phoenix/ Scottsdale, Arizona
Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical EngineeringPrimary Teaching Affiliate
HonorHealth is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician to join our expanding interdisciplinary team in the highly desirable Phoenix/Scottsdale area. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow outpatient palliative care services within a physician-led, innovative health system.
About the Role
As an Ambulatory Faculty Palliative Care Physician, you will provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients with serious illness, focusing on symptom management, quality of life, and alignment of care with patient goals. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team while contributing to program development and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Core Faculty HonorHealth Palliative Care Fellowship Program
Provide outpatient palliative care across clinic settings
Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams (APPs, social work, chaplaincy, nursing)
Coordinate care with primary care and specialty providers
Contribute to program expansion and innovation
Optional teaching and mentorship opportunities
Affiliations & Recognition
ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering – A groundbreaking collaboration with Arizona State University and HonorHealth, welcoming its inaugural class in 2026
Opportunity for optional faculty appointment commensurate with experience
Collaboration with physician-engineers at the forefront of healthcare innovation
Tuition discounts for immediate family members
Why HonorHealth?
HonorHealth is a physician-led, locally owned, nonprofit health system built around clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Robust network:
9 hospitals, 1,800 beds across the Phoenix metro area
3 freestanding emergency department
30 Urgent Cares
300 primary care physicians
4,000+ medical staff members
What Sets HonorHealth Apart
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible – As a 501(c)(3) organization
Physician-Governed – Meaningful physician leadership and autonomy
ACGME-Accredited Teaching Institution – 20 residency and fellowship programs
Innovation & Research – Access to clinical trials and collaboration through the HonorHealth Clinical Research Institute
Forbes 2024 – Ranked #1 Best Local Company to Work for in Arizona
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited institution
Board Certified/Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or related field
Arizona medical license (or eligibility)
Excellent communication and patient-centered care philosophy
Why Scottsdale / Phoenix, Arizona?
The Scottsdale/Phoenix metro area offers an exceptional quality of life, combining career growth with year-round lifestyle benefits.
Leadership and academic opportunities through ASU affiliation
Apply Today
Join HonorHealth and be part of a mission-driven organization redefining serious illness care while enjoying one of the most dynamic and livable regions in the country.
Curious?
Please contact
Laura Hays
HonorHealth’s Physician Recruitment Partner since 2006
Build the Future of Medicine in Phoenix
HonorHealth + Arizona State University School of Medicine & Medical Engineering
HonorHealth and the Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering have partnered to create a bold new model for physician careers—the New American Medical School. This collaboration blends the strength of a leading physician-led health system with the innovation of one of the nation’s most forward-thinking universities, offering physicians an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of care, education, and discovery.
About HonorHealth
HonorHealth is a highly respected, physician-led healthcare system serving the rapidly growing Phoenix metropolitan area. With nine acute-care hospitals, more than 1,800 beds, 30 urgent care centers, and over 4,000 medical staff members, HonorHealth provides a robust clinical environment and strong referral base to support the development of centers of excellence across specialties.
For nearly 100 years, HonorHealth has been committed to delivering world-class care. Its longstanding investment in education and innovation includes:
19 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship prog...rams
HonorHealth Research Institute (founded in 2007), offering streamlined access to research infrastructure, including dedicated business development leaders and research coordinators
Center for Translational Science (opened in 2025), accelerating the connection between clinical care and breakthrough discovery
Physicians at HonorHealth benefit from a large, diverse patient population, with opportunities for clinical research participation, teaching, and academic collaboration—all optional and tailored to individual career goals.
About ASU’s School of Medicine & Medical Engineering
The Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering is redefining medical education. This first-of-its-kind program integrates medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence, and health systems science through a combined MD and MS in Medical Engineering, training the next generation of physician-innovators.
Key highlights:
Inaugural class launching Summer 2026
Ranked #1 in “Most Innovative Schools” for 11 consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report)
Focus on technology-driven, patient-centered care models
Opportunities for physicians to serve as founding faculty and thought leaders
HonorHealth physicians will play a foundational role in building the first medical school based in the Phoenix metro area, helping shape curriculum, mentorship, and the future physician workforce.
Why Join This Partnership?
This collaboration offers physicians something truly rare: the ability to design a career that aligns with their personal and professional priorities.
A “Privademics” Model – The Best of All Worlds
We combine the strengths of private practice and academic medicine into a flexible model we call “Privademics.” Physicians can tailor their roles to include:
High-volume clinical practice and earning potential
Work-life balance in a desirable metropolitan setting
Optional teaching and academic appointments with ASU
Clinical research and innovation opportunities
Leadership roles in building a new medical school
Additional Benefits
ASU faculty appointments commensurate with experience
Tuition discounts for immediate family members
Access to cutting-edge technology and industry partnerships
Practice within a stable, physician-led system with strong payer mix and philanthropic support
Shape Your Future—And the Future of Medicine
This is more than a career opportunity—it is a chance to leave a lasting legacy. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, education, research, or innovation, HonorHealth and ASU provide the platform to grow, lead, and transform healthcare.
Join us in building the future of medicine—right here in Phoenix.
