Hospice Physician Full-Time

AccentCare • Des Plaines, IL

126d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Hospice Physician at AccentCare, you will join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence in patient care. This full-time position is not remote and covers the Chicagoland area. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional care to patients and supporting each other in the process. AccentCare has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek, reflecting our commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassion in end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Maintains an active DEA license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires strong clinical judgment, administrative capabilities, and excellent communication skills to support patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Must demonstrate a clear commitment to AccentCare's philosophy, mission, values, and culture of compassionate end-of-life care.
• Physical demands include frequent walking, standing, sitting, and reaching, as well as occasional stooping, climbing stairs, and balancing.
• Must be able to lift or assist in moving patients up to 200 lbs with help and handle supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs over distances.
• Work environment may involve moderate noise, indoor/outdoor conditions, occasional exposure to chemicals, bodily fluids, computer use, and varying surfaces such as tile or uneven ground.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Medical Director, clinical team, and attending physicians to develop, evaluate, and support individualized hospice care plans for patients and families.
• Review patient medical histories and current treatments to assess prognosis, guide care planning, and provide input on hospice eligibility and certification of limited life expectancy.
• Serve as a medical consultant and liaison between the interdisciplinary team and community physicians, helping resolve care conflicts and ensuring continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, family care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives (QAPI) to support clinical excellence.
• Contribute to symptom management protocols and provide medical guidance for pain, nausea, and other end-of-life concerns, ensuring 24/7 physician availability for urgent needs.
• Support provider relations and staff education through community outreach and internal training related to hospice philosophy, palliation, and terminal illness management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed