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VITAS Healthcare
United States

Physician Inpatient

Hospice and Palliative MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has
the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth.
 As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a
people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of
others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an
expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected
and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties 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 Include

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
  • Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Legal Insurance
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts,
weekdays or weekends.

Choose a Career with VITAS

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for the medical care and treatment of hospice patients while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physicians. They provide guidance to staff and volunteers to ensure quality standards of care and participate in clinical training.

Requirements

The candidate must be an expert in their field capable of leading a hospice interdisciplinary team. Professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to end-of-life care are essential.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentHospice CareClinical EducationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationQuality Standards MaintenancePatient Advocacy

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

Top Hospice and Palliative Medicine Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

3
<$415k
0
$415k-580k
0
$580k-745k
2
$900k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Palliative Care

Med America · Fountain Valley, California

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Palliative Care - MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

Vituity · Fountain Valley, California

$275k-$900k
#3

Palliative Care Physician - Gilbert, AZ

$300k-$400k
#4

Hospice Physician

$220k-$255k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
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About VITAS Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Miramar, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off