Palliative Care Visit Physician (Clinic)

Overview

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Palliative Care Visit Physician

Coverage Area: Tampa, FL and northern Pinellas county

Schedule: Part-time; 8-16 hrs/wk

What You Need to Know

Reimagine 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 2025 by 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.

AccentCare is seeking a palliative care visit physician to provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care within a clinical palliative care setting. This physician will conduct patient rounds according to the required schedule, coordinate physician coverage, participate in discharge planning, and provide trusted clinical leadership and education to care team members. If you are looking to play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where patients experience comfort and dignity, families receive guidance and reassurance, and care teams work together, then this is the position for you.

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
• Maintains active DEA license
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• (Required) Experience in palliative care
• (Preferred) Fellowship, Certification, etc. in Hospice and/or Palliative Care

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Plan of Care for each patient, including discharge planning discussions with care team, patients, and families
• Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification/recertification
• Sign death certificates as needed
• Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care
• Provide education and training to interdisciplinary team and new staff

Why AccentCare?

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.