Hospice Visit Physician: Inpatient Care & Weekend Coverage

AccentCare; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient) to provide medical oversight and direct patient care in an inpatient hospice setting, with occasional on-call coverage. The role includes rounds, discharge planning, and leadership for the care team.

The position supports both in-person and remote coverage within Delaware. Qualifications include MD/DO license in state(s) of practice, active DEA, and experience in hospice/palliative care.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed MD or DO in the state(s) of practice with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Active DEA license is required.
• Proficiency in hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Plan of Care for each patient, including discharge planning with care team, patients and families.
• Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification/recertification.
• Sign death certificates as needed.
• Conduct daily patient rounds with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care.
• Provide education and training to the team and new staff.
• Provide after-hours call coverage on days with inpatient visits.

Skills

Hospice care knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

End-of-life care

Team coordination

Education

MD/DO license

Job description

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient) to provide medical oversight and direct patient care in an inpatient hospice setting, with occasional on-call coverage. The role includes rounds, discharge planning, and leadership for the care team.

The position supports both in-person and remote coverage within Delaware. Qualifications include MD/DO license in state(s) of practice, active DEA, and experience in hospice/palliative care.