Overnight Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Job Description

Hourly Salary: about $100/hr - $100/hr (varies depending on years of experience)

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We are seeking a dedicated Physician (MD/DO) with a passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients with advanced or life-limiting illnesses. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families during some of their most important moments of care.

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Position Highlights:

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• Provide overnight coverage, handling new admissions that arrive during evening and nighttime hours.
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• Act as the primary point of contact for nursing staff and clinical teams for urgent needs overnight.
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• Function in a role similar to a nocturnist, focused on acute symptom management and patient support.
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• Opportunity for both part-time and full-time scheduling.
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Schedule Options:

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• Standard overnight shifts: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM (some flexibility for arrivals closer to 4:00 PM).
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• Shifts typically run 14–16 hours depending on caseload and timing.
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• Key Responsibilities:
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• Evaluate and admit patients referred for hospice or palliative care services during overnight hours.
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• Manage acute symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, agitation, and nausea to ensure patient comfort.
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• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and chaplains to provide holistic, team-based care.
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• Communicate with families to review care plans, provide updates, and offer guidance on goals of care.
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• Respond to urgent clinical needs and make timely medical decisions overnight.
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• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and interventions in the EMR accurately and promptly.
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• Provide continuity of care and seamless handoffs to daytime providers.
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• Support patients and families emotionally during crises or changes in condition.
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• Participate in weekend day rounds, including routine visits and admissions.
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• Ensure care aligns with best practices in hospice and palliative medicine while honoring patient wishes.
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Requirements:

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• Open to hospitalists or providers with strong acute care backgrounds; palliative fellowship training is a plus but not required.
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• Sensitive, compassionate, and comfortable supporting patients and families facing serious illness.
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• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
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• Experience in acute or inpatient settings strongly preferred.
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Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.

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If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.