Physician Inpatient- Hospice
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Job Description
About the Role
Join VITAS Healthcare as a Hospice Physician – Inpatient in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join VITAS Healthcare as a Hospice Physician – Inpatient.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Inpatient- Hospice at VITAS Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Hospice & Palliative Medicine position at VITAS Healthcare is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Medical Care, Patient Treatment, Hospice Care, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Consultation, Attending Physician Cooperation, Direction Provision, Guidance Provision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The physician is responsible for overseeing the medical care and treatment of patients provided by the hospice interdisciplinary team and must consult and cooperate with the patients' attending physicians. This role involves providing direction and guidance to hospice staff and volunteers to ensure ...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k with Company Match, Cancer/Critical Illness Benefit. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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