Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Palliative Medicine in Madison, WI

Doctor of Medicine | Palliative Medicine
Location: Madison, WI
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 12/21/2026

About the Position

Our client in Wisconsin is actively seeking a Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment. This full-time role operates 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and is primarily remote after an initial on-site orientation. The physician will be responsible for hospice admissions, eligibility assessments, symptom management, medication prescribing, clinical oversight, documentation, and completing death certificates as needed, with rotating telephone-based on-call coverage required every fourth week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Hospice admissions and eligibility assessments
• Recertifications and verbal certifications
• Symptom management
• Medication prescribing
• Clinical oversight
• Documentation
• Completing death certificates as needed

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• EMR: Epic
• Requirements: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
• Work Setting: Inpatient setting
• Call Schedule: Rotating telephone-based on-call coverage every fourth week, Sunday–Saturday, with relatively low call volume.
• LOA: 60 Days
• Staffing Mix: Interdisciplinary hospice team, nursing staff, and clinical support staff

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities