Physician Designee - PRN (Remote)
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- Per Diem · remote
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- Weekends
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Job Description
As a Physician Designee, you’ll provide physician support to the hospice program by partnering with the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliance, and patient-centered care.
You’ll support patients and families during deeply meaningful moments and assist with clinical decision-making that honors each patient’s goals and values.
When designated by the Hospice Medical Director, you may act on their behalf to support continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and timely medical oversight for hospice patients.
As a Physician Designee, you will: Support CMS & Regulatory Compliance – Assist the Hospice Medical Director in meeting responsibilities under the CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation
As a Physician Designee, you’ll provide physician support to the hospice program by partnering with the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compliance, and patient-centered care.
You’ll support patients and families during deeply meaningful moments and assist with clinical decision-making that honors each patient’s goals and values.
When designated by the Hospice Medical Director, you may act on their behalf to support continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and timely medical oversight for hospice patients.
As a Physician Designee, You Will
Support CMS & Regulatory Compliance – Assist the Hospice Medical Director in meeting responsibilities under the CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation, ensuring care practices align with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Assist with Eligibility & Recertification – Review hospice eligibility as delegated, support admission determinations, and complete Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs), recertifications, and required face-to-face (F2F) encounters when designated by the Hospice Medical Director.
Provide Clinical Consultation – Serve as a physician resource to the interdisciplinary team to support symptom management, disease progression discussions, and complex medical decision-making related to end-of-life care.
Support Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Work collaboratively with hospice clinicians, attending physicians, patients, families, and referral sources to promoted coordinated, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Participate in Quality Care & Program Improvement – Support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and contribute to maintaining high clinical standards across the hospice program.
Provide Coverage as Needed – Provide physician coverage for the Hospice Medical Director when designated, helping ensure continuity of care and timely clinical decision-making.
Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
This Job Also Requires
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice (MN and ND)
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics or related specialty.
- Hospice or Palliative Medicine board certification preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation.
- Strong expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to pass state mandated background checks.
- Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with team members, clients, and families.
Additional Details
- Employment Type: Per Diem
- Department: Administration
- Travel Requirements: Yes – as needed
- This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.
At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Designee supports the Hospice Medical Director by ensuring regulatory compliance and providing clinical oversight for hospice patients. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care and symptom management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with a current, unrestricted medical license in Minnesota and North Dakota. Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics is required, along with expertise in hospice or palliative care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Designee - PRN (Remote) at Vivie a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Hospice And Palliative Medicine — ranked against 118 active Hospice And Palliative Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% 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.
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