Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care

Aptive; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 200,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Federal retirement programs with matching contributions

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a full-time Hospice and Palliative Care physician for the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. This role offers schedule stability and a supportive environment for providing exceptional care to Veterans with serious illnesses. Responsibilities include comprehensive care, symptom management, team collaboration, and mentoring. Candidates require an MD or DO degree and eligibility for board certification. Benefits include a competitive salary and federal benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide hospice and palliative care to patients with advanced illnesses.
• Eligible for board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Current medical license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care to Veterans.
• Manage complex symptom control and support patients' needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Symptom management

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

Job Summary

Staff Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care – Togus VA Medical Center (Togus Springs 12-Bed Hospice, Part of the Community located on the main campus)

Location: Togus (Augusta), ME
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days | On‑Call Coverage

Aptive is seeking a full‑time Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Care physician to support a rewarding opportunity with the Togus VA Medical Center in Togus (Augusta), ME. This position offers exceptional schedule stability, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for America’s Veterans within a dedicated outpatient practice environment.

Position Overview

The Hospice and Palliative Care Physician will provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to Veterans with serious, advanced, and life‑limiting illnesses within the VA Maine Hospice and Palliative Care (H&PC) Program. This role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life through the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support of patients and their families across the continuum of care. Overall, the role is well‑supported operationally and clinically, with consistent staffing, defined schedules, and mission‑aligned leadership. As the service continues to expand access, this provider will meaningfully contribute to program development and continuity of patient services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care to Veterans with serious, advanced, and life‑limiting illnesses across inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, home hospice, and telehealth settings.
• Manage complex symptom control, including pain and non‑pain symptom management, while supporting patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultations, including end‑of‑life care planning and coordination with primary and specialty care teams.
• Participate in the hospice after‑hours on‑call program and provide timely clinical support as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary Hospice and Palliative Care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and community partners.
• Supervise, mentor, and educate hospice and palliative care staff, fellows, residents, and medical students as part of graduate medical education and ongoing staff development.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program development, and compliance with VHA directives, national hospice and palliative care standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an advocate for Veterans and their families by promoting compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient‑centered end‑of‑life care.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Monday–Friday, four 10hr shifts
• On‑Call Coverage: Weekend home call, every 6‑8 weeks
• Collaborative support from nursing and administrative personnel
• 12‑Bed Hospice

Compensation & Benefits

• $200,000‑$315,000 salary
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
  • Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
  • Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
• Eligibility for performance‑based pay and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, as approved
• Opportunity for additional compensation through on‑call responsibilities or extended coverage, where applicable
• Retention and relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• U.S. citizenship
• Board eligible upon hire with board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine within two (2) years of entry on duty
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Eligibility for VA credentialing and privileging in accordance with Professional Standards Board requirements
• Demonstrated ability to provide hospice and palliative care to patients with advanced, life‑limiting illnesses
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams
• Experience participating in or supporting Graduate Medical Education (GME), including teaching, mentoring, or supervision

Desired Qualifications

• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Prior experience practicing in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or end‑of‑life care settings
• Experience working in an academic medical center or integrated healthcare system
• Experience providing inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultations
• Leadership experience in quality improvement, program development, or clinical education
• Familiarity with VA, VHA, or other federally regulated healthcare systems
• Experience collaborating with community hospice organizations and external partners
• Interest or experience in clinical research or evidence‑based practice improvement

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.