Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Part-Time Hospice & Palliative Care Physician Opportunity in Westminster, MD Position DetailsSpecialty: Hospice & Palliative Care Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours/week (0.5 FTE), hours vary Practice Setting: Hospital-employedLocations: Westminster, Randallstown, and Baltimore, MD Responsibilities: - Certify and recertify patient eligibility for hospice care - Complete narrative for certificates of terminal illness - Participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings - Develop, implement, and revise comprehensive plans of care - Provide clinical leadership and medical expertise to IDG - Write prescriptions (including controlled substances) and sign death certificates - Review medication regimens for effectiveness, interactions, and outcomes - Participate in on-call coverage, including weekends and holidays - Serve as physician designee in the absence of the Medical Director - Support inpatient and outpatient palliative care programs Candidate RequirementsMD or DO from an accredited medical school Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Care, or relevant specialty Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills Support & TeamWork closely with the Medical Director, interdisciplinary team, and administrative staff Access to robust hospice and palliative care infrastructure Collaboration with inpatient and home-based hospice programs Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $130,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience Medical malpractice insurance 403(b) retirement plan CME allowance and professional dues coverage Community InformationWestminster, MD is a picturesque Baltimore suburb in Carroll County: Family-friendly neighborhoods and small-town charm Close proximity to Baltimore, Randallstown, and other cultural and recreational amenities Strong local schools and access to parks, trails, and outdoor activities Part-Time Placement SummarySpecialty: Hospice & Palliative Care Physician Location: Westminster, MD (with possible coverage in Randallstown & Baltimore) Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours/week, flexible hours Salary: $130K-$140.4K License: Maryland Medical License required Benefits: Malpractice coverage, retirement plan, CME allowance, professional dues