Physician Inpatient

VITAS Healthcare

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeHospice and Palliative Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VITAS Healthcare as a Physician Inpatient in United States. WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient’s wishes, needs, and beliefs, often working in concert with the patient’s primary care physician.

With your strong sense of commitment, you will advocate for your patients, discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and fears.

You bring a passion for hospice, seeking teachable moments everywhere, and educate patients, caregivers, and the communities you serve on the.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

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Key Skills

CompassionCommunication SkillsHospice CarePalliative MedicinePatient AdvocacyPatient Care PlanningInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationMedical LicensureDEA RegistrationCommitmentCan-do AttitudeClinical EducationSymptom Management

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the operating state and maintain good standing at affiliated hospitals, requiring board certification or eligibility in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty. Familiarity with hospice principles and current DEA registration are also mandatory qualifications.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Inpatient at VITAS Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at VITAS Healthcare 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Compassion, Communication Skills, Hospice Care, Palliative Medicine, Patient Advocacy, Patient Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Medical Licensure. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician provides medical care and treatment for hospice patients under the interdisciplinary team (IDT) structure, consulting and cooperating with the patient's attending physicians. This role involves directing and guiding IDT staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality care standards are mai...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pre-Tax Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, 401(k) Plan with Company Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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