Physician Hospice
Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – Palliative Care in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, face-to-face assessments with patients.
- Manage symptoms and provide palliative care to alleviate pain and discomfort.
- Oversee patient admissions, discharges, certifications, recertifications and medication management.
- Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
Requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications Required- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state assigned to work in.
- Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – Palliative Care.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Hospice at Amedisys a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Palliative Care physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
This Palliative Care position at Amedisys 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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Communication, Medical Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The physician is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of life for hospice patients by managing their care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Key tasks include conducting assessments, managing symptoms, and maintaining communication with patients and families.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
6d ago
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