Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home.

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Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Monday - Friday with Night and Weekend On-Call

Louisville and Greater Louisville Metro

Inpatient Hospice/Palliative MD Position Summary: The Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician (HPMP) is assigned to the Hosparus Inpatient service and is supervised by the Medical Director. The HPMP provides direct patient care for hospice and palliative patients in the inpatient setting assigned.

They are also expected to cover night and weekend calls as assigned for hospice and palliative patients.

The HPMP supports and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) including participation in care planning meetings as the Medical Director’s designee and performs other necessary administrative functions, including certifications, recertifications, pre- authorizations and completion of medical forms and death certificates.

The HPMP participates in education, outreach and leadership activities when needed and may be assigned additional patient care or administrative duties at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Position Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. required.

Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) for medical practice in both KY and IN, including DEA and controlled substance permits, required.

• Fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine required.
• Hospice, palliative care, primary care, hospitalist, or geriatric experience preferred.

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Board-eligible with expectation to be certified within 5 years of employment required.

Hosparus Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.