Hospice Team Physician
About the Role
AccentCare is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Hospice Team Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. This physician will play a vital role in supporting patients with terminal illnesses, partnering with attending physicians, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered hospice care. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals while making a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments in their healthcare journey.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts.
- Provide medical care and guidance for hospice patients, including symptom management, medication review, and support.
- Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating individualized Plans of Care to ensure patient and family needs are met.
- Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations.
- Collaborate with Attending Physicians, referring providers, patients, and families regarding care plans, prognosis, and medical decisions.
- Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support.
- Support appropriate hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
- Maintains active DEA license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
- Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
- Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
- Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Five or more years of clinical experience.
- Oversight of clinical program(s).
Benefits
At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place.
Pay
$56,250 - $62,500 annually
Schedule
8 hours/week, hybrid position.