Physician Hospice

AmedisysGreat Workplace

13 days ago

United StatesPer Diem / PRNGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Physician Hospice 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 Physician Hospice.

Key Skills

Palliative careHospice careSymptom managementPatient assessmentCare planningMedical documentationInterdisciplinary team collaborationEnd-of-life careMedication managementClinical consultationPatient educationRegulatory complianceCPRNurse practitioner supervision

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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General 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, Hospice care, Symptom management, Patient assessment, Care planning, Medical documentation, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, End-of-life care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician is responsible for conducting face-to-face patient assessments, managing symptoms, and overseeing individualized care plans within a multidisciplinary hospice team. They also provide clinical guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate end-of-life care discussions with patie...

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