Hospice Physician: Compassionate Care Leader (On-Call)

Heartland Hospice; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

401(k) with Match

Career Growth

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

This safety-sensitive role requires ABMS/AOA board certification, active licensure, and ability to travel 15-25% to support program needs. You will invoice for services and collaborate with Gentiva/Hospice leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
• Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization, ensuring appropriate medication prescribing and administration.
• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and QAPI initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Skills

Hospice Medicine

Leadership

Communication

Travel 15-25%

Education

MD/DO

Tools

NPI & DEA registration

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

This safety-sensitive role requires ABMS/AOA board certification, active licensure, and ability to travel 15-25% to support program needs. You will invoice for services and collaborate with Gentiva/Hospice leadership.