Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Company: Vitas Healthcare
Location: Pompano Beach
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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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.
Keywords: Vitas Healthcare, Jupiter , Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Pompano Beach, Florida
