Hospice Physician Designee
Job Description
About the Role
Join Gentiva as a Hospice Physician Designee in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases. 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
- Time & Per Diem): Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund Additional Full
- paid Life & Long
- Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply now to make a lasting impact in hospice medicine and advance your career in a supportive, mission
- driven environment. Legalese This is a safety
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Gentiva as a Hospice Physician Designee.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Physician Designee at Gentiva a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Gentiva 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Palliative care, Regulatory compliance, Medical documentation, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Patient assessment, Medication management, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Hospice Physician Designee will certify patient eligibility, conduct face-to-face visits, and coordinate 24/7 on-call physician coverage. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.
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 General Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Posted
3d ago
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