Hospice Physician Designee

4 days ago
United StatesHospice and Palliative Medicine
✓ No Weekends

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 – Leadership Role in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases. Lead physician recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation. 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

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Fixed schedule.
  • Call responsibilities required.

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

Key Skills

Hospice CarePalliative CareClinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceQuality ImprovementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationMedical DocumentationPhysician RecruitmentPerformance EvaluationPatient AdvocacyCommunity LiaisonMedication ManagementPolicy DevelopmentMentorshipCommunication SkillsEthical Decision Making
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Physician Designee at Gentiva Hospice a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice and 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.

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.

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 position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Clinical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Medical Documentation, Physician Recruitment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Medical Director provides clinical oversight to hospice physicians and ensures the delivery of compassionate, goal-directed patient care. They are responsible for regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and leading interdisciplinary team meetings.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, 401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement Opportunities, National & Local Recognition Programs, Teammate Assistance Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program, Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Gentiva Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
10+

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
6.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

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