Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Brownwood
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Hospice Physician (MD/DO)Position Summary The Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients throughout the end-of-life journey. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings - Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation - Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services - Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements - Develop and oversee individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life - Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions - Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers - Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required - Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation - Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives - Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards Qualifications - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school - Completion of an accredited residency program (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty) - Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred - Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure - DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies - Expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to conduct sensitive discussions with patients and families - Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care - Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams Work Environment - Patient homes, hospice inpatient units, nursing facilities, and community-based settings - Call responsibilities as determined by hospice program needs Physical Requirements - Ability to travel to patient care locations - Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout care environments - Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment

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