Overnight Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Job Description

Hourly Salary: about $100/hr - $100/hr (varies depending on years of experience)

We are seeking a dedicated Physician (MD/DO) with a passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients with advanced or life-limiting illnesses. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families during some of their most important moments of care.

Position Highlights:

• Provide overnight coverage, handling new admissions that arrive during evening and nighttime hours.
• Act as the primary point of contact for nursing staff and clinical teams for urgent needs overnight.
• Function in a role similar to a nocturnist, focused on acute symptom management and patient support.
• Opportunity for both part-time and full-time scheduling.

Schedule Options:

• Standard overnight shifts: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM (some flexibility for arrivals closer to 4:00 PM).
• Shifts typically run 14–16 hours depending on caseload and timing.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and admit patients referred for hospice or palliative care services during overnight hours.
• Manage acute symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, agitation, and nausea to ensure patient comfort.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and chaplains to provide holistic, team-based care.
• Communicate with families to review care plans, provide updates, and offer guidance on goals of care.
• Respond to urgent clinical needs and make timely medical decisions overnight.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and interventions in the EMR accurately and promptly.
• Provide continuity of care and seamless handoffs to daytime providers.
• Support patients and families emotionally during crises or changes in condition.
• Participate in weekend day rounds, including routine visits and admissions.
• Ensure care aligns with best practices in hospice and palliative medicine while honoring patient wishes.

Requirements:

• Open to hospitalists or providers with strong acute care backgrounds; palliative fellowship training is a plus but not required.
• Sensitive, compassionate, and comfortable supporting patients and families facing serious illness.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in acute or inpatient settings strongly preferred.

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