Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient)

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Physician

Location: Harbor Hospital at 3001 S Hanover St

Salary: Per visit
Schedule: Weekdays, PRN

AccentCare is seeking a hospice inpatient visit physician to provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care within an inpatient hospice setting. This physician will conduct patient rounds according to the required schedule, coordinate physician coverage, participate in discharge planning, and provide trusted clinical leadership and education to care team members. If you are looking to play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where patients experience comfort and dignity, families receive guidance and reassurance, and care teams work together, then this is the position for you.

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, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses in the state of Maryland
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• (Preferred) Hospice or hospice visit experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Plan of Care for each patient, including discharge planning discussions with care team, patients, and families
• Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification/recertification
• Sign death certificates as needed
• Conduct daily patient rounds and set consistent rounding schedules with interdisciplinary team
• Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care
• Provide education and training to interdisciplinary team and new staff
• Provide after-hours call coverage on days with inpatient visits

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.