Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: VITAS Healthcare
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The physician has the responsibility for the
medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice
interdisciplinary team (IDT) and shall consult and cooperate with
the patients' attending physicians. The physician provides
direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice
IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for
patients and families. Actively participates in the clinical
education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and
administrative personnel. QUALIFICATIONS - Must be a member in good
standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the
state where the hospice is located. - Knowledge of the principles
and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working
knowledge of oncology. - Knowledge of palliative medicine, with
particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal
illness. - Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write
scheduled prescriptions. - Medical malpractice and liability
insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.
EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or
osteopathy with current license to practice in the state where the
hospice program in located. Board eligible/certified in Internal
Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with a
working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and
symptom management.
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