Palliative Care Visit Physician (Clinic)

AccentCare, Inc. • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

AccentCare is seeking a palliative care visit physician to provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care in a clinical palliative care setting. The physician conducts patient rounds according to the required schedule, coordinates physician coverage, participates in discharge planning, and provides clinical leadership and education to care team members. The role supports patient comfort and dignity, guides and reassures families, and promotes collaboration among care teams. The coverage area is Tampa, Florida, and northern Pinellas County, with a part-time schedule of 8–16 hours per week.

Requirements

• Licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state or states of practice.
• Training or experience caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Active DEA license.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• Experience in palliative care.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship, certification, or similar qualification in hospice and/or palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a plan of care for each patient, including discharge-planning discussions with the care team, patients, and families.
• Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification or recertification.
• Sign death certificates as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care.
• Provide education and training to the interdisciplinary team and new staff.
• Conduct patient rounds according to the required schedule.
• Coordinate physician coverage.
• Provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care in a clinical palliative care setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed