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

• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and care planning.
• Evaluate, certify, and recertify hospice eligibility.
• Provide expertise in pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
• Review medications and prescribe treatments as appropriate.
• Participate in an on-call rotation providing 24/7 physician coverage.
• Support hospice admissions, discharges, and care transitions.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Maintains active medical and DEA license in the state of Texas
• Knowledge of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care model.

Preferred qualifications

• Five or more years of clinical experience
• Oversight of clinical program(s)

Why AccentCare?

Caring for others is more than what you do — it's who you are. 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. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.