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VITAS Healthcare
Lakeland, Florida

Physician Home Care

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Above average in Hospice And Palliative MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has
the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth.
 As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a
people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of
others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an
expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected
and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with
the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye
focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and
compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and
leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose
at VITAS today.

Benefits Include

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
  • Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Legal Insurance
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts,
weekdays or weekends.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide medical care and treatment for hospice patients served by the interdisciplinary team, consulting and cooperating with patients’ attending physicians. Guide hospice staff and volunteers, uphold quality standards for patients and families, and participate in clinical education and training.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, licensure, or years-of-experience requirements. The role calls for a physician able to direct and guide hospice interdisciplinary staff and volunteers and contribute to clinical education and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentHospice CareInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationPhysician ConsultationClinical DirectionStaff GuidanceVolunteer GuidancePatient AdmissionsAdministrative Support

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Hospice and Palliative Medicine Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

3
<$415k
0
$415k-580k
0
$580k-745k
2
$900k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Palliative Care

Med America · Fountain Valley, California

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Palliative Care - MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

Vituity · Fountain Valley, California

$275k-$900k
#3

Palliative Care Physician - Gilbert, AZ

$300k-$400k
#4

Hospice Physician

$220k-$255k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Hospice And Palliative Medicine

  • No weekends

Living in Lakeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k
Typical market rent
$1,722/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VITAS Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Miramar, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off