Hospice Team Physician

AccentCare; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Team Physician in San Bernardino, CA to provide clinical leadership and medical guidance within an interdisciplinary hospice team. The role focuses on symptom management, care planning, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered hospice care.

The position requires an MD or DO with hospice/terminal care experience; active DEA license, and strong collaboration with Attending Physicians and care teams. Hybrid schedule with 8 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD or DO in state of practice with training/experience in chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Active DEA license and valid driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical end-of-life care.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred).
• Five+ years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Oversight of clinical program(s) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) for care planning and quality improvement.
• Provide medical care and guidance for hospice patients, including symptom management and medication review.
• Develop, review, and update individualized Plans of Care to meet patient and family needs.
• Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians, referring providers, patients, and families on care plans and prognosis.
• Participate in on-call coverage to ensure 24/7 physician availability.
• Support hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

End-of-life care

Medicare knowledge

DEA license

Education

MD or DO medical degree

Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Team Director

Location: San Bernardino, CA

Salary: $56,250 - $62,500 annually

Schedule: 8 hours/wk

Position Type: Hybrid

AccentCare is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Hospice Team Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. This physician will play a vital role in supporting patients with terminal illnesses, partnering with attending physicians, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered hospice care.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals while making a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments in their healthcare journey.

What You Need to Know

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Provide medical care and guidance for hospice patients, including symptom management, medication review, and support
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating individualized Plans of Care to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians, referring providers, patients, and families regarding care plans, prognosis, and medical decisions.
• Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support.
• Support appropriate hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
• Maintains active DEA license
• Valid driver's license
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end‑of‑life care.
• (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• (Preferred) Five or more years of clinical experience
• (Preferred) Oversight of clinical program(s)

Why AccentCare?

Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are.At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We're proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.