Hospice Inpatient Physician-PRN/Part Time

VITAS Healthcare

Wauwatosa (WI)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in end-of-life care is seeking a Physician for Home Care & Inpatient services. The role involves providing compassionate care to hospice patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient wishes at critical life moments. Candidates should be board-certified in palliative care or hospice and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

Must have a deep expertise in palliative medicine.
Registered physician status required.
Experience with oncology patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic support for patients in an inpatient unit.
Advocate for patient goals and discuss care plans.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to patient welfare

Education

Board-certified in palliative care or hospice

Job description

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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 an 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 VITAS 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.

With your strong sense of commitment, you will advocate for your patients, discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and fears. You bring a passion for hospice, 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
You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients who have been admitted to an inpatient unit (IPU) in a hospital, nursing facility, or hospice house. Each IPU provides round-the-clock care to patients whose symptoms cannot be managed effectively in a home setting.

Once a week, you’ll attend a formal meeting 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

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.

HOME CARE RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

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.

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