Physician Hospice
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – On-Call Coverage in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, face-to-face assessments with patients.
- Manage symptoms and provide palliative care to alleviate pain and discomfort.
- Oversee patient admissions, discharges, certifications, recertifications and medication management.
- Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
Requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications Required- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state assigned to work in.
- Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – On-Call Coverage.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Hospice & Palliative Medicine position at Amedisys 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 United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development, Medication Management, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, End-of-Life Care, Family Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Hospice is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of life for patients nearing the end of life by focusing on comfort, dignity, and emotional support through individualized care plans. Key duties include conducting comprehensive assessments, managing symptoms, overseeing admissio...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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