Physician Hospice

AmedisysGreat Workplace

5 days ago

United StatesFull TimeHospice & Palliative Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – On-Call Coverage 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 Hospice Physician – On-Call Coverage.

Key Skills

Palliative CareSymptom ManagementPatient AssessmentsCare CoordinationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationMedical Record KeepingRegulatory ComplianceCommunicationLeadershipSupervisionEnd-of-Life CareHospice PhilosophyConsultationMedication ManagementGoals of Care Discussion

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Hospice at Amedisys a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice & Palliative 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, Symptom Management, Patient Assessments, Care Coordination, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Medical Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Hospice is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of life for patients during their final stages, focusing on comfort and emotional support. They conduct assessments, manage symptoms, oversee patient care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized ca...

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