Physician
About The Position
Saint Francis Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice and Palliative Physician to join its interdisciplinary care team serving patients and families throughout Brevard County, Florida. The physician directs the medical component of patient care, validates prognosis and hospice eligibility, and partners with patients’ primary physicians to support seamless, high-quality hospice care. The role also provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff, contractors, and volunteers, helping ensure patients and families receive compassionate, dignified care during life-limiting illness.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school or school of osteopathy.
- Active, unrestricted Florida medical license under Chapter 458 or 459, with hospital admitting privileges in the service area.
- Active Medical and DEA license.
- Strong understanding of the medical and psychosocial dimensions of hospice and palliative care.
- Comfort with EMR systems and MS Office.
- Emotional resilience and ability to navigate sensitive conversations with patients, families, and care teams.
- Reliable attendance and commitment to the role.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) or Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new hospice admissions and assess eligibility, including comorbidities affecting prognosis.
- Round on and supervise inpatient hospice patients, including weekend coverage as needed.
- Lead and participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and oversee comprehensive plans of care.
- Prescribe and oversee pharmacotherapeutics in collaboration with case managers, pharmacists, and patients’ primary care providers.
- Conduct Face-to-Face visits to confirm ongoing hospice eligibility.
- Provide community home visits for acute medical management, hospice follow-up, eligibility redetermination, and revocation follow-up.
- Complete required documentation, billing, and death certificates within Florida’s 72-hour statutory requirement.
- Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.
- Participate in the hospice’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Support compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff, contractors, and volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
