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AccentCare lists this Palliative Care Director opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Palliative Care Physician
Title: Director of Palliative Care
Location: West Allis, WI
Schedule: 6-8 hrs/wk
Position Type: Hybrid
The Palliative Care Physician is responsible for overseeing the medical delivery of hospice inpatient services across various care settings, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and hospice inpatient units. This role ensures high-quality clinical care, effective physician supervision, and strong coordination of patient-centered services in collaboration with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.
What You Need to Know
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
Maintains active DEA license
Valid driver's license
Strong knowledge of primary medical care principles.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, including other physicians, facility staff, and office leadership
Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, with emphasis on symptom management for terminal illness.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
(Preferred) Board certified/Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Key Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing education and training to inpatient facility staff in coordination with clinical leadership.
Participate in monthly leadership meetings with the Medical Director and inpatient clinical leadership. Participate in facility committees, meetings, and collaborative initiatives as requested.
Support and advise physicians and patient care teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient prognosis and care planning.
Oversee and coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transitions within inpatient settings.
Ensure continuity of care and effective handoffs between care teams during inpatient stays.
Promote best practices in hospice and palliative care across all inpatient settings.
Conduct periodic reviews of clinical care quality delivered by inpatient physicians.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Medical Director, Executive Director, or their designees.
Make occasional on-site visits to hospitals for meetings, leadership needs, etc
Why AccentCare?
Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are. At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.
We're proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.
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