Hospice and Palliative Care Physician, Full-time
Company: HOSPICE OF WAKE COUNTY INC
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary The Hospice and
Palliative Medicine Physician provides the medical component of the
Hospice/Palliative Care Programs. The Hospice and Palliative
Medicine Physician assists in the maintenance of appropriate
medical policies and standards to meet agency, state, federal and
accreditation requirements. This position will assist in providing
hospice care and palliative care patients in various settings. The
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician works collaboratively
with the Transitions LifeCare medical directors and staff and acts
as a liaison to the Physician Community. The schedule for this
position is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; On-Call rotation; weekends
and holidays as requested. Responsibilities what you do Provide
hospice visits and palliative care consultation to patients in
private homes, residential facilities, Hospice Inpatient Facility
and hospitals as requested. Provide consultative, supervisory and
direct patient care utilizing pain and symptom management
interventions that are based on established hospice and/or
palliative care guidelines and standards. Attend IDG meetings as
appropriate Document in patient medical record to meet federal,
state, regulatory, and agency guidelines. Participate in activities
that educate the medical community, hospital staff and community
physicians about hospice, palliative care, pain, and symptom
management, communication around end of life decision making and
other Transitions LifeCare Programs. Provide education to rotating
students, residents and fellows. Participate in physician on-call
schedules to ensure that physician services are available 24 hours
daily, 7 days per week. Assist in data collection, forms, and
outcome evaluation tools for the PalliativeCare Program as needed.
Provide support and oversight for advanced practice providers on
the hospice and palliative care teams May serve as collaborating
physician for advanced practice providers Participate in the
development, review, and modification of comprehensive plans of
care with other members of the patient care team. Participate in
the establishment and review of medical policies and procedures
governing hospice/palliative care according to need. In conjunction
with the patient’s Attending Physician, certify patient prognosis
at the time of hospice admission when needed. Review/recertify
patient prognosis for continuing hospice services on HMB/HMC
patients as appropriate. Be responsible for pharmacy utilization
for patients under your care. Attend weekly IDG meeting as a full
and active participant. When the Attending Physician is not
available to meet the medical needs of the patient, will provide
the staff with appropriate medical direction for the patient.
Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer
Expectations how you do it Model professionalism and empathy by
consistently demonstrating compassion, respect, teamwork, and
dedication in all interactions with coworkers, customers, and
partners. Adhere to all TL policies, procedures, and organizational
guidelines, ensuring compliance in daily work and decision?making.
Deliver care and services in accordance with ACHC Standards and
Medicare Conditions of Participation when applicable to your role.
Comply with all relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and
professional standards within your defined scope of responsibility.
Promptly communicate concerns, issues, or potential risks to your
immediate supervisor or another member of the management team to
support a safe and effective work environment Requirements what you
need Meet and maintain credentialing requirements for acceptance to
TL and community hospital staffs Graduate of certified medical
school with MD or DO degree, followed by residency training and
Board certification in a specialty suited for hospice and
palliative medicine Licensure in North Carolina Current DEA license
Current CPR certification. Maintain CME requirements for hospital
staff and NC Medical Board Must work toward acquiring prerequisites
for Board Eligibility and passing the National Board Examination in
Hospice and Palliative Care. Must have and maintain a valid North
Carolina Driver’s License, maintain automobile insurance coverage
and have access to reliable transportation.
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