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Newark, Delaware · Hybrid

Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient)

Hospice and Palliative MedicineIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Physician
  • Position: Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient)
  • Remote/Virtual Position: In-person + remote coverage
  • Coverage Area: Delaware

Salary: Per visit/coverage

Schedule: One weekend a month + PRN team/on-call coverage

What You Need to Know

AccentCare is seeking a hospice visit physician to provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care within an inpatient hospice setting as well as occasional on-call and team coverage.

This physician will conduct patient rounds according to the required schedule, coordinate physician coverage, participate in discharge planning, and provide trusted clinical leadership and education to care team members.

If you are looking to play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where patients experience comfort and dignity, families receive guidance and reassurance, and care teams work together, then this is the position for you.

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients

Maintains Active DEA License

  • Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
  • Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
  • Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
  • (Preferred) Hospice or hospice visit experience

Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Plan of Care for each patient, including discharge planning discussions with care team, patients, and families

  • Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification/recertification
  • Sign death certificates as needed
  • Conduct daily patient rounds and set consistent rounding schedules with interdisciplinary team
  • Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care
  • Provide education and training to interdisciplinary team and new staff
  • Provide after-hours call coverage on days with inpatient visits

Why AccentCare?

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will conduct daily patient rounds, manage plans of care, and participate in prognosis evaluations within an inpatient hospice setting. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical leadership, staff education, and after-hours on-call coverage.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed M.D. or D.O. with an active DEA license and experience in caring for terminally ill patients. A strong working knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare requirements, and pain management is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice careInterdisciplinary team collaborationMedicare regulations

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
  • Remote