Hospice Physician / Medical Director Designee Per Diem
Listed compensation
$1K - $1.5K/mo
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Job Description
Hospice Physician / Medical Director Designee – Per Diem
We are seeking a licensed physician (MD/DO) to serve as a Hospice Medical Director Designee and provide physician coverage as needed.
Responsibilities May Include
Provide coverage for the Hospice Medical Director when unavailable
Review and certify hospice eligibility in accordance with Medicare hospice requirements
Participate in IDG/IDT meetings as needed
Review and sign certifications/recertifications and other required physician documentation
Collaborate with the hospice clinical team regarding patient eligibility, plan of care, and symptom management
Provide physician orders and clinical guidance as appropriate
Assist with face-to-face encounters when applicable and within the scope of the arrangement
Maintain timely and compliant documentation
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted California MD or DO license
Medicare-enrolled and in good standing
Experience with hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or end-of-life care strongly preferred
Familiarity with Medicare hospice Conditions of Participation and eligibility requirements preferred
Reliable and responsive for clinical/documentation needs
Comfortable working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice team
- Position: Per Diem / Independent Coverage
- Location: LA & Orange County
- Compensation: $1,000–$1,500 per month
This is a great opportunity for a physician looking for a flexible hospice role with limited administrative responsibilities while supporting quality end-of-life care.
Interested physicians may submit their CV/resume and availability for consideration.
Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide coverage for the Hospice Medical Director and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings. They are responsible for reviewing and certifying hospice eligibility and maintaining compliant clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Physician / Medical Director Designee Per Diem at NEXT CARE HOSPICE a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Hospice And Palliative Medicine — ranked against 117 active Hospice And Palliative Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
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.
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