Hospice Physician- Texas
iRecruitmd•Abilene, TX
3d
About The Position
Hospice Physician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients throughout the end-of-life journey.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency program (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty)
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to conduct sensitive discussions with patients and families
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
- Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to travel to patient care locations
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout care environments
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment
- Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings
- Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services
- Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Develop and oversee individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life
- Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
- Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers
- Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
