Hospice Physician Designee

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Remote - NationwideContractHospice & Palliative Medicine

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Gentiva Hospice as a Hospice Physician Designee – Contract Role 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

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gentiva Hospice in United States.

Key Skills

Hospice carePalliative careRegulatory complianceMedical documentationInterdisciplinary team collaborationPatient assessmentMedication managementQuality improvementLeadershipMentorshipCommunicationEmpathyClinical oversightCommunity liaisonPolicy development
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Hospice Physician Designee position at Gentiva Hospice includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice & Palliative Medicine position at Gentiva 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.

Remote physician positions in Hospice & Palliative Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Palliative care, Regulatory compliance, Medical documentation, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Patient assessment, Medication management, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Physician Designee will certify patient eligibility, conduct face-to-face visits, and provide 24/7 on-call coverage. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

Benefits package: 401k with Company Match, Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Wellness Programs, Education Support, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5-10

Benefits & Perks

401k with Company Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Wellness Programs
Education Support
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance

Protective Factors (1)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

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