Physician Hospice
Job in
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, 77726, USA
Listing for:
Amedisys, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Palliative Care Physician, Medical Doctor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Why Amedisys
You will be leading a team where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing much-needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Responsibilities
Function as a consultant to patients, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure the provision of quality palliative care, including pain and symptoms management, in collaboration with the patients' attending physician.Ensure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at admission and at the end of each certification period.Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee.Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare audiences to improve patient care quality, promote hospice services, and increase access to patients.Be available for in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that staff, directors, primary or on-call physicians cannot resolve, and participate in joint visits in hospital or home when indicated.Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.Board certification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but not required. Experienced physicians with a passion for hospice and palliative care are encouraged to apply.Current, unencumbered license to practice medicine in the state where you are assigned.Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.Current CPR certification.Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance for home visits.Our compensation reflects the labor costs across various U.S. markets and may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.
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