Primary Care Physician

Who We Are We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and an expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives. Our priority is to care: for our patients, for each other, and for the future. What You’ll Do As a home care hospice physician, you will provide compassionate, high‑quality care to patients in inpatient units (IPU) in hospitals, nursing facilities, or hospice houses. You will build meaningful relationships, create patient‑centered care plans, advocate for patient wishes, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (social workers, chaplains, nurses), and educate patients, caregivers, and communities on the benefits of dignified end‑of‑life care. WHERE YOU’LL WORK You will mainly care for hospice patients admitted to an IPU where round‑the‑clock care is needed. Once a week you’ll participate in formal team meetings to discuss cases and coordinate holistic support. What’s Expected From You Licensed to practice in the state of operation and in good standing at the hospital(s) where you provide care. Board‑certified or board‑eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty. Registered with the DEA. Demonstrate commitment, compassion, and a can‑do attitude, keeping patient welfare at the center of everything. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care EOE/AA M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr