Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLike the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Join a dedicated home-based hospice team providing compassionate end-of-life care to adult patients. This locum tenens role is primarily remote, with an initial on-site orientation and occasional in-person visits. You'll work a regular Monday-through-Friday schedule with bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings and rotating weekend telephone call coverage.Key DetailsAssignment Type: Locum TenensSetting: Outpatient Clinic (home-based hospice care)Start Date: ASAPSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM (full-time, 40hrs/week) with rotating telephone-only call coverage every fourth weekend (Saturday-Sunday)Patient Population: AdultLocation: Lake Saint Louis, MOStipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidatesBenefitsWeekly direct depositMalpractice insurance with tail coverageSupportive credentialing assistanceLodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)Job ResponsibilitiesConduct hospice admissions, eligibility assessments, recertifications, and verbal certifications.Manage symptom control and prescribe appropriate medications, maintaining DEA compliance.Provide clinical oversight and documentation, including completion of death certificates.Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings bi-weekly (Tuesday & Thursday).Complete initial on-site orientation and perform occasional in-person visits as needed.Fulfill rotating telephone-only call coverage every fourth weekend.QualificationsBoard certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred; Internal Medicine or Hospitalist certification acceptable with demonstrated hospice experience.Active Missouri medical license; DEA registration required.Minimum of 1+year hospice experience (required or strongly preferred).Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.Working Hoursregular shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM (40hrs/week)on-call: telephone-only coverage every fourth weekend (Saturday & Sunday)SkillsProficiency with Epic EMR (strongly preferred).Excellent communication and documentation skills.Strong clinical knowledge of symptom management and end-of-life care.Ability to conduct thorough assessments and certify hospice eligibility. xhyhwjd Collaborative approach to interdisciplinary teamwork.