Hospice Physician

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Bonus Available

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician in Tallahassee, FL to provide compassionate end-of-life care, lead clinical teams, and ensure high-quality patient and family experiences across home, inpatient, and facility settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver symptom management, eligibility decisions, and ongoing care planning in a nonprofit, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active Florida medical license.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• Expertise in symptom management, serious illness conversations, and end-of-life care.
• Exceptional clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A collaborative approach to working within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice patients.
• Manage pain, symptoms, and individualized plans of care.
• Determine hospice eligibility and complete certifications/recertifications.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
• Provide care in homes, inpatient units, and healthcare facilities.
• Participate in call and rounding rotations.
• Help drive quality, compliance, and clinical excellence.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Tallahassee Florida - Tallahassee, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Clinical,

Relocation Bonus Available

Where Compassion Meets Medicine

At Big Bend Hospice, you'll do more than practice medicine. You'll help patients and families find comfort, dignity, and peace during life's most meaningful moments.

We are seeking a Hospice Physician who is passionate about providing exceptional end-of-life care and thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Join a highly respected nonprofit organization where your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients and families across the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice patients
• Manage pain, symptoms, and individualized plans of care
• Determine hospice eligibility and complete certifications/recertifications
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
• Provide care in homes, inpatient units, and healthcare facilities
• Participate in call and rounding rotations
• Help drive quality, compliance, and clinical excellence

What We're Looking For

• MD or DO with an active Florida license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible physician
• Strong clinical judgement and communication skills
• Passion for compassionate, patient-centered care
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine experience or certification preferred

Why Choose Big Bend Hospice?

• Relocation Bonus Available
• Meaningful work with a mission-driven nonprofit
• Supportive, collaborative physician and clinical team
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families
• Clinical autonomy combined with strong interdisciplinary support
• The chance to make a profound difference every single day

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with a current, unrestricted Florida medical license
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)
• Expertise in symptom management, serious illness conversations, and end-of-life care
• Exceptional clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• A collaborative approach to working within an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or Hospice Medical Director Certified (HMDC)
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or caring for patients with serious illness
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)

You'll Thrive Here If...

You lead with compassion, communicate with empathy, and find purpose in helping patients live each day with comfort, dignity, and peace. You're a physician who values teamwork, meaningful patient relationships, and the opportunity to make a profound difference when it matters most.