Hospice Physician
Victoria, TXPer DiemSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Hospice Physician supports compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients by certifying eligibility, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and guiding compliance and quality improvement. The role includes patient visits, on-call coverage coordination, medication oversight, community partnership development, and staff education. This is a job notification only; the physician will not be employed by Gentiva and will invoice Gentiva for services rendered.
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Full job description
Overview
Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Care through Compassionate Hospice Leadership.
In this critical role as a Hospice Physician, you will ensure the delivery of compassionate, goal-directed care to hospice patients while upholding the highest standards of medical practice. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.
** _This is a job notification only. The Hospice Physician will not be employed by Gentiva. The Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered_**
Key Responsibilities:
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Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
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Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
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Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
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Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
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Participate actively in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management.
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Monitor pharmacy utilization, ensuring appropriate medication prescribing and administration.
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Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
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Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
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Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.
About You
Qualifications:
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Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
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Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
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Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
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Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification preferred.
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Current Medicare Provider Enrollment (PECOS) and Medicaid certification if required.
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Ability to travel 15-25% based on program needs.
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CPR and TB clearance required.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
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Extensive knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles, regulations, and best practices.
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Leadership and mentorship skills to inspire interdisciplinary teams and improve patient care.
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Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and regulatory requirements.
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Compassionate communication and empathy toward patients and families facing end-of-life situations.
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Proficiency in navigating healthcare compliance, quality improvement, and ethical considerations.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with attending physicians, staff, and community healthcare providers.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal Traits:
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Passion for providing exceptional palliative care and advocacy for hospice patients.
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Positive reputation in the medical community with a commitment to collaborative practice.
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Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic healthcare environments.
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Commitment to maintaining professional standards and compliance with hospice regulations.
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply now to make a lasting impact in hospice medicine and advance your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Legalese
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-144307 Category: MDs/Physicians Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: New Century Hospice
How this job compares
Set against the 14,454 open Physician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$250–375K/yr284 salary ranges
- Texas median$250–275/hr22 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,154 open Physician jobs in Texas and 14,454 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- HCA Healthcare216 open
- Baylor Scott & White Health161 open
- UnitedHealth Group77 open
- Experience
- Physician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,759 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 7,341 of the 14,454 open Physician jobs (51%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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