Physician Home Care

VITAS Healthcare

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 240,000 - 320,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance

Roadside Assistance

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a home care hospice physician to provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. You will create care plans tailored to each patient’s wishes and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to support families.

You will see 45–60 patients in their homes, with visits conducted in person or via telehealth. Weekly IDG meetings are part of the routine to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

Licensed physician in Missouri with board certification or eligibility in hospice/palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or related specialty.
Familiarity with hospice principles and ability to coordinate with patient’s primary physician.
Experience in managing care plans centered on patient wishes and goals.
Knowledge of symptom control in terminal illness.
Registration with DEA to write scheduled prescriptions.

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationships with patients and families, delivering high-quality care in home settings.
Manage 45–60 patients via interdisciplinary team, with in-person and telehealth visits.
Participate in weekly IDG meetings to coordinate care.
Advocate for patients’ goals and educate families on end-of-life care benefits.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hospice knowledge

Education

Medical degree and state license

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Who We Are

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.

Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a n expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.

Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future.

What You’ll Do

As a home care hospice physician, you will use your compassion, communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful relationships with patients and families, providing the highest-quality care at the most challenging point in life. You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient’s wishes, needs, and beliefs, often working in concert with the patient’s primary care physician.

Manage approximately 45-60 patients in their home settings via an interdisciplinary team approach. Make visits in-person and via telehealth. Participate in Weekly team IDG meetings.

With your strong sense of commitment, you will advocate for your patients, discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and fears. You will live the hospice mission, seeking teachable moments everywhere, and educate patients, caregivers, and the communities you serve on the benefits of compassionate, dignified end-of-life care.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients and families wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility.

Once a week, you’ll visit your local program office to discuss cases with members of your interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, and nurses. All of these roles collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.

What’s Expected From You

VITAS physicians must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which their program operates. In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of hospice and registered with the DEA.

You’ll also have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey.

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

Qualifications

Must be a member in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state where the hospice is located.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology.
Knowledge of palliative medicine, with particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal illness.
Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions.
Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.

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About Us

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission. All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

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