Hospice & Palliative Physician – Lead Compassionate Care

Treasure Coast Hospice; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospice in Brevard County, Florida seeks a Hospice and Palliative Physician to lead the medical component of patient care, validate prognosis, and collaborate with primary physicians to ensure seamless, high-quality hospice services.

You will supervise the interdisciplinary team, provide clinical guidance to staff, and participate in QAPI programs, with responsibilities including on-call coverage and documentation within Florida's statutory timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate medical degree from an accredited school.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred or equivalent.
• Active, unrestricted Florida medical license with hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Direct the medical component of patient care and validate prognosis.
• Partner with primary physicians to ensure seamless hospice care.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Prescribe and oversee pharmacotherapeutics in collaboration with case managers and providers.
• Complete required documentation, billing, and death certificates within Florida's 72-hour requirement.
• Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.
• Participate in QAPI and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Medical leadership

EMR proficiency

Communication with patients & families

Florida medical license

Hospice/palliative care knowledge

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) or HMDC

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Saint Francis Hospice in Brevard County, Florida seeks a Hospice and Palliative Physician to lead the medical component of patient care, validate prognosis, and collaborate with primary physicians to ensure seamless, high-quality hospice services.

You will supervise the interdisciplinary team, provide clinical guidance to staff, and participate in QAPI programs, with responsibilities including on-call coverage and documentation within Florida's statutory timelines.