Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient - Weekend)
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Job Description
- Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Physician
- Location: Harbor Hospital at 3001 S Hanover St
- Salary: Per visit
- Schedule: Weekends, PRN
What You Need to Know
AccentCare is seeking a hospice inpatient visit physician to provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care within an inpatient hospice setting.
This physician will conduct patient rounds according to the required schedule, coordinate physician coverage, participate in discharge planning, and provide trusted clinical leadership and education to care team members.
If you are looking to play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where patients experience comfort and dignity, families receive guidance and reassurance, and care teams work together, then this is the position for you.
- If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
- Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
- Maintains active, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses in the state of Maryland
- Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
- Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
- Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
- (Preferred) Hospice or hospice visit experience
Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Plan of Care for each patient, including discharge planning discussions with care team, patients, and families
- Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification/recertification
- Sign death certificates as needed
- Conduct daily patient rounds and set consistent rounding schedules with interdisciplinary team
- Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care
- Provide education and training to interdisciplinary team and new staff
- Provide after-hours call coverage on days with inpatient visits
Why AccentCare?
Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.
We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide medical oversight and direct patient care within an inpatient hospice setting, including conducting daily rounds and managing plans of care. They are also responsible for coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, signing death certificates, and providing clinical education to staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) with active, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses in Maryland. Experience or training in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients is required, along with a working knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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