Physician - Hospice
Madison, WI 53715
| Specialty | Hospice |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Hospice/Palliative Care Physician – Madison, WI
Are you a dedicated healthcare professional seeking meaningful work in hospice and palliative care? Join a leading facility in Madison, Wisconsin, offering a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive interdisciplinary team. This full-time locum tenens role provides primary remote work after initial onsite orientation, with low-volume on-call coverage—perfect for work-life balance and impactful patient care.
Quick Facts
- Location: Madison, WI (4639 Hammersley Road)
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- End Date: 03/15/2027
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
- Hours/Week: 40 hours
- Employment Type: Locum tenens
- Licenses/Certifications: WI State License, DEA (likely required)
- Experience: Hospice experience strongly preferred; Internal Medicine or Hospitalist backgrounds may be considered with hospice experience
Pay & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $162.24
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Paid sick time as per law
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements
- Robust referral bonus program
- 24/7 dedicated support team
(Pay package discussed upon application)
What You’ll Do
- Provide hospice and palliative care consultations for adult patients
- Conduct admissions, eligibility assessments, recertifications, and verbal certifications
- Manage symptoms and prescribe medications to improve patient comfort
- Document clinical activities accurately in electronic medical records (EMR), preferably Epic
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, held every other week, remotely if preferred
- Offer clinical oversight and guidance to nursing and support staff during home and hospice visits
- Contribute to death certificate completion and necessary documentation ensuring compliance
What You Need
Required:
- Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred) or Internal Medicine/Hospitalist background with hospice experience
- Wisconsin State Medical License
- DEA Certification (likely required)
- Proven hospice experience
Preferred:
- Experience with EMR systems like Epic
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
About the Assignment
This position involves providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice and palliative care at a leading facility serving adult patients in Madison, WI. The role offers a balanced schedule with remote flexibility, in a supportive environment committed to quality and compassionate end-of-life care. You will be pivotal in enhancing patient comfort while collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
