Hospice Physician

bayada; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

BAYADA Hospice in Tucson, AZ is seeking a compassionate part-time Hospice Physician to join our Arizona Tucson Hospice team. You will provide expert medical care, comfort, and support to patients and families at home and in the community.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage terminal illness care, participate in an every-other-week group meeting, and contribute to timely documentation and care planning while upholding BAYADA's values of compassion, excellence, and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Arizona.
• Current, unrestricted DEA registration and prescribing authority.
• Licensed physician with at least two years of recent clinical experience.
• Hospice experience preferred but not required; experience in palliative care or geriatrics is valued.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a physician resource to hospice patients, families, attending physicians, and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in the every-other-week interdisciplinary group meeting and comprehensive patient assessments.
• Review admissions and recertifications; document terminal illness eligibility per Medicare hospice requirements.
• Oversee medical care related to terminal illness, including pain and symptom management.
• Review medications and services to ensure care aligns with patient goals.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and hospice clinicians on clinical and ethical concerns.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Hospice Physician - Part-Time

Location: Tucson, AZ

Office: Arizona Tucson Hospice (ATH)

Job Type: Part-Time

Are you ready to make every moment matter?

BAYADA Hospice is seeking a compassionate and collaborative part-time Hospice Physician to join our Arizona Tucson Hospice team. Reporting to the Office Director, you will help patients and families receive expert medical care, comfort, and support during one of life's most important journeys.

You will partner with an interdisciplinary hospice team to provide thoughtful clinical guidance, promote comfort and dignity, and ensure each patient's plan of care reflects their goals, needs, and wishes. The part-time schedule includes participation in an every-other-week interdisciplinary group meeting and an on-call rotation with the hospice physician team. This is an opportunity to practice medicine with purpose while helping people remain where they feel safest-in their homes and communities.

What you'll do

• Serve as a physician resource to hospice patients, families, attending physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary group.
• Participate actively in the every-other-week interdisciplinary group meeting, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing updates to each patient's plan of care.
• Review clinical information for hospice admissions and recertifications; complete Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs) for new patients and document terminal illness eligibility in accordance with applicable Medicare hospice requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate medical care related to the terminal illness, including pain and symptom management.
• Review medications, treatments, and services to help ensure care is medically appropriate, effective, and aligned with the patient's goals.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and hospice clinicians to address clinical, ethical, and end-of-life care concerns.
• Serve as the attending physician when a hospice patient does not have an attending physician or when the attending physician is unavailable, as needed.
• Provide hospice and palliative care consultations and patient visits when requested.
• Participate in family meetings, provide education, and compassionate communication related to end-of-life care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation, certifications, recertifications, orders, and other required records.
• Participate in the on-call rotation with the hospice physician team and respond to client orders related to symptom management, medical emergencies, and patient referrals as scheduled.
• Support quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives, clinical education, and evidence-informed hospice practices.
• Build positive relationships with community physicians and healthcare partners through education about hospice services and clinical practices.
• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA and The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence, and reliability.

What you'll need

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Arizona, with the ability to provide proof of licensure.
• Current, unrestricted DEA registration and prescribing authority, as applicable.
• Licensed physician with at least two years of recent, verifiable clinical experience.
• Hospice experience is preferred but not required; experience in palliative care, home care, geriatrics, or a related practice is also valued.
• Knowledge of professional medical standards, hospice regulations, Medicare requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and an interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborative leadership skills and the ability to serve as a trusted clinical resource.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to complete timely electronic documentation.
• Successful completion of required credentialing, background, and federal and state program exclusion checks.

Why join BAYADA?

At BAYADA , we believe that caring is more than a service-it is a calling. Since 1975, our mission has been to help people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. Our hospice teams bring that mission to life every day through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and unwavering reliability.

When you join BAYADA , you become part of a community that values your expertise, supports your growth, and is committed to building a future of excellence in care.

BAYADA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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