Palliative Care Physician
Saint Francis Health System · Tulsa, OK
Posted October 14, 2026
Saint Francis Hospital - Yale Campus · 6161 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, OK, US, 74136
Palliative Care Physician Needed in Tulsa, OK!
Employment type: Full-Time
Saint Francis Health System is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Palliative Care physician to work alongside our multidisciplinary and grown our program based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Opportunity:
- Partner with medical director and APPs to build a state-of-the-art palliative care program to be based across our campuses in Tulsa and Muskogee.
- Initial focus on inpatient palliative care with plans for growth/expansion into an outpatient setting
- Anticipated patient volume around 6-8 patients per day
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop program protocols and standards to ensure the success of the program
- Integrated delivery model comprised of over 500 primary care and specialty providers
- Teaching opportunities through an affiliation with OSU, TU/OU training programs
- Competitive compensation package including generous paid time off, signing bonus, relocation assistance, and fellowship stipend for qualifying applicants
About Saint Francis Health System:
Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system wholly governed and operated in Tulsa, Oklahoma whose mission is to extend the presence and healing ministry of Christ to all who seek its services.
The health system is anchored by Saint Francis Hospital, a 1,112-bed tertiary center and 12th largest hospital in the United States, which includes the region's only children's hospital and level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center. Saint Francis employs more than 500 providers through the Warren Clinic, which serves the region with more than 115 locations throughout eastern Oklahoma. Saint Francis Health System is able to offer physicians the rewarding medical practice they expect, along with a work-life balance that allows them to achieve their professional goals and focus on personal priorities. Our competitive advantage stems from our 60-year history of single ownership and financial stability. This security allows physicians to do what they do best - treat patients in a mission-driven, value-focused environment. At Saint Francis, your success is our success.
See Yourself in Tulsa:
- A low cost of living, multitude of affordable housing options, four distinct weather seasons, and one of the highest percentages of earnings growth in the US make Tulsa a popular relocation destination.
- Top 10 City for Live Music, Art Deco architecture, Museums and City Parks including Tulsa’s iconic outdoor space – the Gathering Place.
- Checkout Tulsa’s burgeoning food scene offering a wide variety of dining options from bbq and Tex-Mex to farm-to-table cuisine. There’s something for every palate!
- Enjoy year-round sporting events at great venues to include Tulsa Drillers Baseball, FC Tulsa Soccer, Tulsa Oilers Ice Hockey, PGA Tour 2022 at Southern Hills Country Club, & home of NCAA Division 1 University of Tulsa athletic programs.
- Tulsa International Airport keeps you just a flight away from 23 domestic locations and offers a quick and easy airport experience.
- Tulsa’s proximity to the Ozark Mountains and numerous lakes offers an array of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting.
Employer
Saint Francis Health System
Saint Francis Health System is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system locally governed and operated in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its mission: to extend the presence and healing ministry of Christ in all we do.
The system is anchored by Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma. It is licensed for 1,112 beds and includes a Level I Trauma Center, the Children's Hospital at Saint Francis, and the region's only Level IV NICU. The system also includes the Heart Hospital at Saint Francis, Saint Francis Hospital South, Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Saint Francis Glenpool and Saint Francis Hospital Vinita.
Warren Clinic, Oklahoma's largest physician group, cares for patients across eastern Oklahoma from more than 110 locations. These include primary care, specialty practices, Warren Clinic Urgent Care, and Tulsa Bone & Joint orthopedic clinics.
With more than 12,000 employees, including approximately 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, Saint Francis is the region's largest private employer. It was named a Fortune/Premier Top 15 Health System in 2025, for the second year in a row.
Providers receive competitive base salaries, comprehensive benefits, generous CME and relocation allowances, and academic affiliations with major universities in the region. Tulsa offers a below-average cost of living, short commutes, more than 135 parks (including the Gathering Place), and easy access to lakes and the Ozarks.