Hospice Physician

4 days ago
United StatesFull TimeHospice & Palliative Medicine
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Heartland Hospice as a Hospice Physician – Medical Director, 24/7 Call 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.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Heartland Hospice as a Hospice Physician – Medical Director, 24/7 Call.

Key Skills

Hospice carePalliative careClinical leadershipRegulatory complianceQuality improvementInterdisciplinary team coordinationMedical documentationPatient advocacyMentorshipCommunity liaisonMedication managementPerformance evaluationHealthcare complianceEthical decision makingCommunication skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Physician at Heartland 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 & 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 & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice & Palliative Medicine position at Heartland 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Palliative care, Clinical leadership, Regulatory compliance, Quality improvement, Interdisciplinary team coordination, Medical documentation, Patient advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.

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

Benefits package: Competitive Pay, 401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement Opportunities, National & Local Recognition Programs, Teammate Assistance Fund, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. 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 & Palliative Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Heartland Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago

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