Hospice Physician

Heartland Hospice • Green Bay, WI

3d

About The Position

The Hospice Physician provides compassionate, goal-directed care to hospice patients while upholding high medical standards. The physician works with interdisciplinary teams, supports regulatory compliance, and contributes to quality improvement and patient outcomes. This is a job notification only: the physician will not be employed by Gentiva and will invoice Gentiva for services rendered.

Requirements

• Doctorate in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS.
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Current Medicare Provider Enrollment (PECOS) and Medicaid certification if required.
• Ability to travel 15–25% based on program needs.
• CPR and TB clearance.
• Extensive knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Leadership and mentorship skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Compassionate communication and empathy toward patients and families facing end-of-life situations.
• Proficiency in healthcare compliance, quality improvement, and ethical considerations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attending physicians, staff, and community healthcare providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to professional standards and hospice regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care board certification is preferred.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification is preferred.
• Passion for palliative care and advocacy for hospice patients.
• Positive reputation in the medical community and commitment to collaborative practice.
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility and ensure timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
• Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
• Coordinate 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization and ensure appropriate medication prescribing and administration.
• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison to strengthen hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates.
• Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays for full-time associates.
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates.
• Education support and tuition assistance for full-time associates.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time associates.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree