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Hospice/Palliative Care Physician Madison, WI
Are you a dedicated healthcare professional seeking meaningful work in hospice and palliative care? Join a leading facility in Madison, Wisconsin, offering a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. This full-time locum tenens role provides primary remote work after initial onsite orientation, with low-volume on-call coverage perfect for work-life balance and impactful patient care.
Quick Facts

• Location: Madison, WI (4639 Hammersley Road)
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• End Date: 03/15/2027
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Licenses/Certifications: WI State License, DEA (likely required)
• Experience: Hospice experience strongly preferred; Internal Medicine or Hospitalist backgrounds may be considered with hospice experience

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $162.24
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Paid sick time as per law
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated support team

(Pay package discussed upon application)
What You ll Do

• Provide hospice and palliative care consultations for adult patients
• Conduct admissions, eligibility assessments, recertifications, and verbal certifications
• Manage symptoms and prescribe medications to improve patient comfort
• Document clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records (EMR), preferably Epic
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, held every other week, remotely if preferred
• Offer clinical oversight and guidance to nursing and support staff during home and hospice visits
• Contribute to death certificate completion and necessary documentation ensuring compliance

What You Need
Required:

• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred) or Internal Medicine/Hospitalist background with hospice experience
• Wisconsin State Medical License
• DEA Certification (likely required)
• Proven hospice experience

Preferred:

• Experience with EMR systems like Epic
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

About the Assignment
This position involves providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice and palliative care at a leading facility serving adult patients in Madison, WI. The role offers a balanced schedule with remote flexibility, in a supportive environment committed to quality and compassionate end-of-life care. You will be pivotal in enhancing patient comfort while collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply