Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Company: VITAS Healthcare
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 18, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation s leading
end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization
kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a
nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported
by industry-leading experts and an expanding network of programs in
15 states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals
while transforming patients lives. Our priority is to care: For our
patients, for each other, and for the future. WHAT YOU LL DO As a
home care hospice physician, you will use your compassion,
communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful
relationships with patients and families, providing the
highest-quality care at the most challenging point in life. You
will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans
centered around the patient s wishes, needs, and beliefs. With your
strong sense of commitment, you will advocate for your patients,
discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and
fears. You will live the hospice mission, seeking teachable moments
everywhere, and educate patients, caregivers, and the communities
you serve on the benefits of compassionate, dignified end-of-life
care. WHERE YOU LL WORK Each day is different. You will spend most
of your time caring for hospice patients and families wherever they
call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted
living/skilled nursing facility. Once a week, you ll visit your
local program office to discuss cases with members of your
interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, and
nurses. All of these roles collaborate to provide holistic support
for the patients and families we serve. WHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU
VITAS physicians have exceptional interpersonal skills. You should
be in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital
and have a working knowledge of oncology and the principles of
palliative medicine. In addition to being board certified and
registered with the DEA, you ll have the traits that make the VITAS
Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will
keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving
your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending
comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life s
journey. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE EOE/AA M/F/D/V About Us
VITAS Healthcare is the nation s leading provider of end-of-life
care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal
and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you ll find
fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to
making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than
just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your
field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and
vital to our hospice mission. All VITAS employees commit to
fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest
regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye
focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with
commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by
embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person,
make your voice heard find your purpose at VITAS today. Benefits
Include: - Competitive compensation - Health, dental, vision, life
and disability insurance - Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care
flexible spending accounts - Life insurance - 401(k) plan with
numerous investment options and generous company match - Cancer
and/or critical illness benefit - Tuition Reimbursement - Paid Time
Off - Employee Assistance Program - Legal Insurance - Roadside
Assistance - Affinity Program Many of our positions offer the
opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Keywords: VITAS Healthcare, Elgin , Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Milwaukee, Illinois
