Palliative Care Physician Full-Time

Accentcare Inc; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Palliative Care Physician in Broward County, FL to oversee hospice inpatient services across hospitals, SNFs, and hospice units. The role emphasizes high-quality clinical care, physician supervision, and coordination with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements include MD/DO with terminal illness care experience, active DEA license, and strong leadership and collaboration skills; board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state of practice with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Maintains active DEA license.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with physicians, facility staff, and office leadership.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, focusing on symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education and training to inpatient facility staff in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings with Medical Director and inpatient leadership.
• Support and advise physicians and patient care teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient prognosis and care planning.
• Oversee admissions, discharges, and transitions within inpatient settings.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective handoffs between care teams.

Skills

MD/DO license

DEA license

Leadership

Communication

Hospice/palliative care knowledge

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO License (Florida)

Job description

Overview

Palliative Care Physician

Location: Broward County, Florida

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

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 2025 by 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.

Be the Best Palliative Care Physician You Can Be

Job Summary:

The Palliative Care Physician is responsible for overseeing the medical delivery of hospice inpatient services across various care settings, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice inpatient units. This role ensures high-quality clinical care, effective physician supervision, and strong coordination of patient-centered services in collaboration with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

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 knowledge of primary medical care principles
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, including other physicians, facility staff, and office leadership
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, with emphasis on symptom management for terminal illness
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• (Preferred) Board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education and training to inpatient facility staff in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings with the Medical Director and inpatient clinical leadership. Participate in facility committees, meetings, and collaborative initiatives as requested.
• Support and advise physicians and patient care teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient prognosis and care planning.
• Oversee and coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transitions within inpatient settings.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective handoffs between care teams during inpatient stays.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete daily clinical documentation of services provided in inpatient facilities.
• Lead orientation and onboarding of inpatient facility physicians, including education on clinical responsibilities and hospice/palliative care principles.
• Promote best practices in hospice and palliative care across all inpatient settings.
• Conduct periodic reviews of clinical care quality delivered by inpatient physicians.
• Develop and manage physician schedules to ensure:
  • Adequate on-site coverage
  • A 24/7 on-call rotation for inpatient physician support
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director, Executive Director, or their designees.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.