Hospice Physician- Texas

iRecruitmd; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd in Abilene, TX is seeking a Hospice Physician to provide medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, with a strong emphasis on comfort and quality of life.

The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team across home, inpatient, and facility-based settings, managing complex symptoms, and participating in family meetings while ensuring compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings
• Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services
• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility per regulatory requirements
• Develop and oversee individualized care plans focused on comfort and quality of life
• Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
• Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers
• Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
• Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Skills

Symptom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate patient-centered care

End-of-life care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty

Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

The Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients throughout the end-of-life journey.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings
• Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services
• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and oversee individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life
• Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
• Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers
• Participate in after-hours or on‑call coverage as required
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency program (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty)
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct sensitive discussions with patients and families
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Patient homes, hospice inpatient units, nursing facilities, and community-based settings
• Call responsibilities as determined by hospice program needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to patient care locations
• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout care environments
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.