TEAM PHYSICIAN

Delaware Hospice; Dover, Newark, Milford (DE, DE, DE); On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Certification fees reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Referral programs

Wellness contests

Job summary

Delaware Hospice in Dover, DE is seeking a full-time Team Physician to lead palliative and dementia care across inpatient and homecare settings. The role includes medical leadership for interdisciplinary teams and collaboration with other physicians to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

The position emphasizes education, adherence to hospice regulations, and participation in community outreach, with a supportive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Delaware licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy.
• Experience in end-of-life illness, symptom management, and pain management; emotional support for patients and families.
• Willing to provide both homecare and inpatient services.
• Certified by the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and consultation for palliative and dementia care teams.
• Support inpatient unit and homecare teams as backup medical provider.
• Contribute to staff education and community education initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.

Skills

Medical leadership

Team collaboration

Palliative care

Education delivery

Education

MD/DO

Delaware medical license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dover, DE 19901Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Team Physician.

We invite you to explore a Delaware Hospice career with Delaware Hospice as one of our Team Physicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Team Physician – IPU/Homecare provides medical leadership and consultation to the interdisciplinary teams and other team physicians for the provision of all palliative and dementia care services within the inpatient unit and serves as backup medical provider support for the homecare teams. Participates in developing and delivering staff education; participates in education opportunities for other physicians and the community and needed. Functions within established policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.

Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team.

Benefits include

• Comprehensive compensation
• State of the art EMR system
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service
• Paid time off
• Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance
• Retention and Milestone awards
• Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you
• Employee recognition and referral programs
• Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle

Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness.

Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. We offered healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Dementia Care Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 302-478-5707 or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org.

Qualifications

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Delaware licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Experience in the treatment of end of life illness, symptom management and pain management as well as provision of emotional support to patients with life‑threatening diseases and to their families. Committed to the hospice approach to care, including the 7‑day a week, 24 hours per day coverage of patients and families in the program. Willing to provide both homecare and inpatient services to meet the needs of the patients and their families. Able to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team and with others related to the hospice program. Certified by the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians—preferred.