Hospice Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Hospice Physician (MD/DO)Position Summary The Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients throughout the end-of-life journey. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements Develop and oversee individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited residency program (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty) Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure DEA registration or eligibility Skills and Competencies Expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to conduct sensitive discussions with patients and families Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams Work Environment Patient homes, hospice inpatient units, nursing facilities, and community-based settings Call responsibilities as determined by hospice program needs Physical Requirements Ability to travel to patient care locations Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout care environments Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.