Palliative Care Physician Full-Time

Palliative Care Physician

Location: Tampa, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Offer Based on Years of Experience

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are.At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We're proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.

Be the Best Palliative Care Physician You Can Be

Job Summary:

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
  
• Board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (required)
• Maintains active DEA license
• Valid driver's license
• Strong knowledge of primary medical care principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, including other physicians, facility staff, and office leadership
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, with emphasis on symptom management for terminal illness.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing education and training to inpatient facility staff in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings with the Medical Director and inpatient clinical leadership. Participate in facility committees, meetings, and collaborative initiatives as requested.
• Support and advise physicians and patient care teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient prognosis and care planning.
• Oversee and coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transitions within inpatient settings.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective handoffs between care teams during inpatient stays.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete daily clinical documentation of services provided in inpatient facilities.
• Lead orientation and onboarding of inpatient facility physicians, including education on clinical responsibilities and hospice/palliative care principles.
• Promote best practices in hospice and palliative care across all inpatient settings.
• Conduct periodic reviews of clinical care quality delivered by inpatient physicians.
• Develop and manage physician schedules to ensure:
  • Adequate on-site coverage
  • A 24/7 on-call rotation for inpatient physician support
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director, Executive Director, or their designees.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.