Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Job Description
Join a dedicated home based hospice team providing compassionate end of life care to adult patients. This locum tenens role is primarily remote, with an initial on site orientation and occasional in person visits. You'll work a regular Monday through Friday schedule with bi weekly interdisciplinary meetings and rotating weekend telephone call coverage.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic (home based hospice care)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (full time, 40 hrs/week) with rotating telephone only call coverage every fourth weekend (Saturday Sunday)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice admissions, eligibility assessments, recertifications, and verbal certifications.
• Manage symptom control and prescribe appropriate medications, maintaining DEA compliance.
• Provide clinical oversight and documentation, including completion of death certificates.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings bi weekly (Tuesday & Thursday).
• Complete initial on site orientation and perform occasional in person visits as needed.
• Fulfill rotating telephone only call coverage every fourth weekend.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred; Internal Medicine or Hospitalist certification acceptable with demonstrated hospice experience.
• Active Missouri medical license; DEA registration required.
• Minimum of 1 + year hospice experience (required or strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Working Hours

• regular shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hrs/week)
• on call: telephone only coverage every fourth weekend (Saturday & Sunday)

Skills

• Proficiency with Epic EMR (strongly preferred).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong clinical knowledge of symptom management and end of life care.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and certify hospice eligibility.
• Collaborative approach to interdisciplinary teamwork.