Graduate of an accredited medical school or school of osteopathy
Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) or Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC) preferred
Active, unrestricted Florida medical license with hospital admitting privileges
Active Medical and DEA license
Strong understanding of the medical and psychosocial dimensions of hospice and palliative care
Comfort with EMR systems and MS Office
Emotional resilience and ability to navigate sensitive conversations
Responsibilities
Evaluate new hospice admissions and assess eligibility
Round on and supervise inpatient hospice patients, including weekend coverage as needed
Lead and participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
Prescribe and oversee pharmacotherapeutics in collaboration with case managers and primary care providers
Conduct Face-to-Face visits to confirm ongoing hospice eligibility
Provide community home visits for acute medical management and hospice follow-up
Complete required documentation, billing, and death certificates within Florida's 72-hour statutory requirement
Benefits
Opportunity to provide compassionate care during critical life transitions
Collaborative work environment with an interdisciplinary team
Mentorship and leadership opportunities within the hospice setting
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Flexibility in scheduling with after-hours and weekend coverage
Full Job Description
Hospice and Palliative Physician
Brevard County, Florida
About the Role
As a core member of our interdisciplinary team (IDT), you will direct the medical component of patient care, validate prognosis and eligibility, and partner closely with patients' primary physicians to ensure seamless, high-quality hospice care. You'll provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff, contractors, and volunteers - helping ensure every patient and family receives compassionate, dignified care during one of life's most difficult chapters.
What You'll Do
Evaluate new hospice admissions and assess eligibility, including comorbidities affecting prognosis
Round on and supervise inpatient hospice patients, including weekend coverage as needed
Lead and participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings, overseeing comprehensive plans of care
Prescribe and oversee pharmacotherapeutics in collaboration with case managers, pharmacists, and patients' primary care providers
Conduct Face-to-Face visits to confirm ongoing hospice eligibility
Provide community home visits for acute medical management, hospice follow-up, eligibility redetermination, and revocation follow-up
Complete required documentation, billing, and death certificates within Florida's 72-hour statutory requirement
Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage
Participate in the hospice's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
Support compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
What You Bring
Graduate of an accredited medical school or school of osteopathy
Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) or Hospice Medical Director Certification (HMDC) preferred
Active, unrestricted Florida medical license (Chapter 458 or 459) with hospital admitting privileges in the service area
Active Medical and DEA license
Strong understanding of the medical and psychosocial dimensions of hospice and palliative care
Comfort with EMR systems and MS Office
Emotional resilience and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with patients, families, and care teams
Reliable attendance and commitment to the role
Why This Role Matters
In hospice care, you're not just treating a diagnosis - you're walking alongside patients and families through one of the most meaningful transitions of their lives. This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and your humanity together, every single day, in service of Brevard County families who need it most.
