Hospice Physician
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Hospice Physician
in Mandeville LA
We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative Hospice Physician to join our team in Mandeville LA working alongside our existing Medical Director. This role is ideal for a physician who is passionate about dignified person-centered care and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families. As our hospice continues to grow were seeking someone who can not only guide clinical care but also help strengthen community connections through education and meaningful collaboration with referral sources. Youll provide both medical direction and hearthelping patients live well in the time they have.
Why youll enjoy being part of our team:
- Compensation:
- $150 per week while on call (7 on /7 off rotation)
- $150/hour for actively worked time including IDG meetings and any patient-related duties performed while on call
- Join a team deeply committed to compassionate care and the dignity of every patient
- Be part of a culture that values collaboration communication and true presence in end-of-life work
- Enjoy flexible remote on-call responsibilities that support your work-life balance
- Contribute to a growing program where your voice leadership and ideas matter
- Make a real impact on how hospice is delivered in the communityboth clinically and culturally
Big-picture overview; what youll do as the Hospice Physician:
- Provide medical oversight for hospice patients in home facility and inpatient settings
- Certify terminal illness for new admissions and recertifications and ensure documentation is accurate and compliant
- Act as the attending physician when needed and support symptom management urgent medication orders and change-of-condition consults during on-call weeks
- Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings every other week (typically 23 hours) and collaborate on comprehensive plans of care
- Complete verbal certifications write CTIs and sign necessary clinical orders while on call
- On average spend approximately 30 minutes per patient per month on chart review coordination and communication
- On-call responsibilities are fully remote consisting of phone availability prescription oversight and clinical support (no home visits required)
- Work closely with our team to grow the program through education ethical collaboration and by fostering referral relationshipsalways honoring patient choice
Must-haves for success in this role:
- MD or DO with an active unrestricted Louisiana medical license
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and experience with end-of-life care preferred
- Commitment to collaboration within the interdisciplinary group (IDG)
- Excellent communication skills and clinical judgment
- Willingness to take 7-on/7-off on-call rotation (remote no in-person visits required)
- Availability to attend in-person IDG meetings every other week
- Ability to complete verbal certifications for admissions and document CTIs and orders during on-call weeks
- Interest in supporting growth through provider education outreach and patient-centered referral relationships
Why work for Interim HealthCare
Founded in 1966 Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company built on a legacy of innovation compassion and clinical excellence. With a strong and growing presence in Louisiana we deliver care that touches lives. As the Hospice Physician youll guide clinical care and support compliance while helping shape the future of hospice in our Mandeville communitymaking every moment matter.
Interim HealthCare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Part-Time
