Hospice Physician Designee
No salary listed — Hospice and Palliative Medicine pays $280k median
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Heartland Hospice as a Hospice Physician – 24/7 On-Call in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases. Provide 24/7/365 on
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
- Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
- Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.
Benefits & Compensation
- Time & Per Diem): Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund Additional Full
- paid Life & Long
- Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply now to make a lasting impact in hospice medicine and advance your career in a supportive, mission
- driven environment. Legalese This is a safety
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Heartland Hospice as a Hospice Physician – 24/7 On-Call.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Physician Designee at Heartland Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include 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 and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Heartland Hospice 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.
Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Palliative care, Regulatory compliance, Medical documentation, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Medication management, Quality assessment, Performance improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Hospice Physician Designee will certify patient eligibility, conduct face-to-face home visits, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, goal-directed care. They will also oversee regulatory compliance, monitor pharmacy utilization, and serve as a community liaison to e...
Benefits package: 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Continuing Education Units. 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 and Palliative Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
21d ago
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