Hospice/Palliative Care Physician

Hospice/Palliative Care Physician Madison, WI

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives? Join a leading facility in Madison, WI, as a full-time Hospice and Palliative Care Physician. Enjoy a flexible schedule with remote work after onboarding, competitive hourly pay, and a collaborative team environmentperfect for providing compassionate care to adult hospice patients.

Quick Facts:

• Location: Madison, WI
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• End Date/Duration: 03/15/2027
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM4:30 PM, MondayFriday
• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Licenses/Certifications: WI Medical License; DEA (likely required)
• Experience: Hospice experience preferred or demonstrated hospice-related background

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $162.24
• Benefits: Competitive pay packages, weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical benefits (W-2), robust referral bonus program, 24/7 team support, paid sick time, licensure, certification, travel, and reimbursement when applicable

What You'll Do:

• Provide compassionate hospice and palliative care to adult patients
• Conduct hospice admissions, eligibility assessments, and recertifications
• Manage symptoms and prescribe appropriate medications
• Document clinical care and complete death certifications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care
• Participate in bi-weekly interdisciplinary meetings, which may be remote
• Offer clinical oversight and support to nursing and support staff

What You Need:

Required:

• WI Medical License
• DEA registration (likely required)
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred or Internal Medicine/Hospitalist background with hospice experience
• Prior hospice experience preferred
• Strong communication and clinical skills

Preferred:

• Additional certifications in hospice or palliative care

About the Assignment:

This full-time hospice and palliative care position is primarily remote after initial onsite orientation at a leading healthcare facility in Madison, WI. The role involves managing adult hospice patients with a focus on symptom control, clinical documentation, and team collaboration. IDT meetings are held every other week via remote technology. The schedule offers a consistent weekday routine with rotating on-call responsibilities every fourth week, which are relatively low volume.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife