Hospice Team Physician: Lead with Compassion

AccentCare; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Team Director/Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise within an interdisciplinary hospice care team in a hybrid role. The position supports patients with terminal illnesses, partners with attending physicians, and ensures high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include leading care planning, symptom management, and collaboration with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice with care 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.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• Five+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Oversight of clinical programs preferred.

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 per 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 24/7 physician availability and provide timely clinical support.
• Support appropriate hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Hospice knowledge

Education

MD/DO licensed

Job description

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Team Director/Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise within an interdisciplinary hospice care team in a hybrid role. The position supports patients with terminal illnesses, partners with attending physicians, and ensures high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include leading care planning, symptom management, and collaboration with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals.