Hospice/Palliative Care Physician

Hospice/Palliative Care Physician Lake Saint Louis, MO

Join a leading facility in Lake Saint Louis, MO, offering a full-time schedule with consistent weekday hours, competitive hourly pay, and the flexibility of primarily remote work. Be part of a dedicated hospice team providing compassionate care to adult patients, with opportunities for clinical oversight and meaningful patient impact. Start your next assignment comfortably scheduled for December 14, 2026, through March 15, 2027.

Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO

Start Date: 12/14/2026

End Date: 03/15/2027

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours/Week: 40

Employment Type: Full-time, Locum Tenens

License/Certs: MO License, DEA likely required

Experience: Hospice experience strongly preferred or demonstrated hospice background in Internal Medicine/Hospitalist

Hourly Pay Rate: $162.24

Benefits:

• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time in accordance with laws
• Licensure, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

• Provide hospice and palliative medicine services primarily via telemedicine and occasional on-site visits
• Conduct hospice admissions, eligibility assessments, and recertifications
• Prescribe medications, manage symptoms, and oversee clinical documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings every other week
• Support nursing and clinical staff with clinical oversight and guidance
• Manage end-of-life care documentation, including death certificates
• Maintain compliance with healthcare standards and organizational policies

What You Need

• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or relevant Internal Medicine/Hospitalist background with hospice experience
• MO State License and DEA certification (likely)
• Minimum of 1+ years of hospice care experience
• Excellent communication and patient management skills

About the Assignment This assignment is with a leading hospice and home-based care provider. The role primarily involves remote clinical oversight, with initial orientation and occasional on-site visits required. You will support adult patients ranging from initial hospice admissions to symptom management, ensuring compassionate and quality end-of-life care.

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