Hospice Job at BJC Medical Group in st. louis, MO

BJC Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Team Physician to provide medical leadership and support for our growing home hospice team. This physician will lead the interdisciplinary team, deliver expert symptom management, and serve as a vital collaborator, educator, and mentor in our field-based care model. This role is ideal for a physician with a primary passion for hospice, a heart for teaching, and the ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and sign off on care plans for approximatly 60–100 patients depending on census.
• Collaborate with hospice referral coordinators on complex patients discharging to home hospice.
• Serve as the collaborating physician for home hospice nurse practitioners.
• Be a resource for symptom management guidance to home hospice nurse practitioners.
• Provide education and support to home hospice staff, including NPs, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist in training and developing a high-functioning hospice team focused on excellence in care and communication.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching, kindness, and collaborative team-building.

Specific Duties Include

• Sign and prescribe scheduled medication orders for home hospice patients.
• Review and sign Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and other forms for home hospice patients.
• Provide education to home hospice staff as needed on clinical best practices, policies, and symptom management.
• Assist with emergency face-to-face visits when necessary to meet regulatory requirements or urgent patient needs.
• Be available to answer symptom management questions from nurse practitioners and nurses.
• Participate in weekday evening call (Monday–Thursday), approximately 2–3 times per month.
• Provide weekend call coverage for approximately 6–8 weekends per year.
• Participate in holiday coverage, typically one holiday per year.

BJC Hospice is a leader in compassionate end-of-life care across the Midwest. Our mission is to ensure every patient is treated with dignity and comfort, surrounded by a team that truly cares. As a Hospice Physician with BJC, you’ll find a supportive environment, committed colleagues, and the opportunity to teach, lead, and make a difference.