Physician- Hospice and Palliative

10 days ago

Kentucky~$100k(est.)Full TimePalliative Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Everent Health & Affiliates as a Hospice & Palliative Physician – M-F, On-Call in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life.

will include accepting patients as the hospice attending physician and providing consultations at the request of community physicians or Bluegrass Care Navigators’ Nurse Practitioners, making medically necessary visits and face-to-face recertification visits, as needed.

provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.

provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.

Requirements

Is currently licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky, including a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.

Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or appropriate medical society.

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred.

A fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine or a minimum of two years of post-residency medical experience required.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Everent Health & Affiliates as a Hospice & Palliative Physician – M-F, On-Call.

Key Skills

Hospice carePalliative medicineTelehealthPain managementSymptom managementInterdisciplinary team collaborationConflict resolutionQuality managementMedical certificationPatient care planningTriageClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at Everent Health & Affiliates 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 Kentucky.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Palliative medicine, Telehealth, Pain management, Symptom management, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Conflict resolution, Quality management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The physician oversees medical care through telehealth and in-person visits, including recertifications and consultations. They also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide after-hours and weekend call coverage.

Benefits package: Team environment, Opportunity to make a difference. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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