Compassionate Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Transitions LifeCare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitions LifeCare in North Carolina seeks a compassionate Hospice & Palliative Care Physician (MD or DO) to join our interdisciplinary team. The role includes direct patient care across settings, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call rotation to cover weekends and holidays as needed.

You will contribute to a patient-centered philosophy, focusing on quality of life, goals of care, and collaboration with an experienced medical team to deliver compassionate, expert care aligned with patient

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of residency training in a specialty appropriate for Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Board certification in an applicable specialty.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR certification.
• Eligibility for credentialing with Transitions LifeCare and affiliated hospitals.
• Ability to maintain required CME standards.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice and palliative care consultations in patients' homes, residential facilities, hospitals, and hospice inpatient settings.
• Manage complex pain and symptom needs using evidence-based practices.
• Develop individualized treatment recommendations aligned with patients' goals and values.
• Support patients and families through serious illness, advanced disease, and end-of-life decision-making.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and care teams to ensure seamless care coordination.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Residency training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Board certification in applicable specialty

Job description

Transitions LifeCare in North Carolina seeks a compassionate Hospice & Palliative Care Physician (MD or DO) to join our interdisciplinary team. The role includes direct patient care across settings, with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-call rotation to cover weekends and holidays as needed.

You will contribute to a patient-centered philosophy, focusing on quality of life, goals of care, and collaboration with an experienced medical team to deliver compassionate, expert care aligned with patient