Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Hospice Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary \n

The Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients throughout the end-of-life journey.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities \n

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• Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings
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• Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation
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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services
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• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements
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• Develop and oversee individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life
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• Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
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• Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers
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• Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required
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• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
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• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
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Qualifications \n

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• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
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• Completion of an accredited residency program (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty)
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• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
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• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
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• DEA registration or eligibility
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Skills and Competencies \n

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• Expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Ability to conduct sensitive discussions with patients and families
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• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
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• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
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Work Environment \n

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• Patient homes, hospice inpatient units, nursing facilities, and community-based settings
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• Call responsibilities as determined by hospice program needs
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Physical Requirements \n

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• Ability to travel to patient care locations
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• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout care environments
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• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment
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Requirements\n

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.