What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician position at VITAS Healthcare?
Physician - Hospice Care
VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and advancement along with competitive benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide medical care and treatment to patients under the guidance of the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Collaborate with attending physicians to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Guide and direct staff and volunteers to maintain quality standards in patient care and family support.
- Participate in clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with various investment options and a generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Legal insurance
- Affinity program
