Hospice Physician

Big Bend Hospice•Tallahassee, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a compassionate physician to provide end-of-life care to hospice patients and support their families. The Hospice Physician provides medical leadership and oversight, manages pain and symptoms, develops individualized plans of care, and determines hospice eligibility. The physician works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary clinical team and provides care in patients’ homes, inpatient units, and healthcare facilities. The role includes participation in call and rounding rotations and contributing to quality, compliance, and clinical excellence. A relocation bonus is available.

Requirements

MD or DO.
Current, unrestricted Florida medical license, or eligibility to obtain one.
DEA registration, or ability to obtain it shortly after hire.
Expertise in symptom management, serious illness conversations, and end-of-life care.
Exceptional clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
Collaborative approach to working within an interdisciplinary team.
Board Certified or Board Eligible physician.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or Hospice Medical Director Certified (HMDC).
Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or caring for patients with serious illness.
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Hospice & Palliative Medicine experience or certification.

Responsibilities

Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice patients.
Manage pain and symptoms and develop individualized plans of care.
Determine hospice eligibility and complete certifications and recertifications.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
Provide care in homes, inpatient units, and healthcare facilities.
Participate in call and rounding rotations.
Help drive quality, compliance, and clinical excellence.