Hospice Physician

Position Highlights

• Join a non‑profit, hospital‑based hospice with over 30 years of dedicated service to the Southeast Michigan community.
• Collaborate with a seasoned interdisciplinary team committed to high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Serve as faculty for our ACGME‑accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program (2 fellows/year).
• Practice at a respected academic institution affiliated with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University School of Medicine.
• Care for a diverse patient population across a variety of settings.
• Structured orientation and ongoing mentorship provided by the Hospice Medical Director.
• Depending on interests and skills, there may be opportunities to provide coverage for inpatient hospice patients and perform palliative care consultations.

• With support from the Hospice Medical Director, lead the medical oversight of hospice patient care services.
• In collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director, deliver educational seminars and outreach to health system and community clinicians to enhance awareness and access to hospice services.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary team to manage terminal illnesses, related conditions, and symptom distress.
• Conduct home visits when clinically appropriate and as requested by the care team.
• Apply expertise in prognostication and hospice regulations to assess eligibility, related diagnoses, and appropriate levels of care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners.
• Engage in scholarly activities including education, quality improvement, and/or research.
• Initial board certification in a primary specialty.
• Board-certified or board‑eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Completion of a Palliative Medicine Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated qualities of being self‑directed, flexible, team‑oriented, and committed to continuous learning.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and exceptional patient service.

• Organization:
  Community Care Services
• Department: HF Hospice Administration
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable