# Hospice Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Abilene, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-09

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** West - Hendrick Healthcare

## Description

### **Hospice Physician (MD/DO)**

### **Position Summary**

The Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients throughout the end-of-life journey.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Provide medical evaluation and ongoing care for hospice patients in home, inpatient, or facility-based settings
-   Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, delirium, and terminal agitation
-   Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and therapy services
-   Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements
-   Develop and oversee individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life
-   Participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
-   Provide clinical guidance and support to hospice nursing staff and advanced practice providers
-   Participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and compliance initiatives
-   Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

### **Qualifications**

-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
-   Completion of an accredited residency program (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty)
-   Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
-   Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
-   DEA registration or eligibility

### **Skills and Competencies**

-   Expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care
-   Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-   Ability to conduct sensitive discussions with patients and families
-   Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
-   Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams

### **Work Environment**

-   Patient homes, hospice inpatient units, nursing facilities, and community-based settings
-   Call responsibilities as determined by hospice program needs

### **Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to travel to patient care locations
-   Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout care environments
-   Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment

## Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

## Apply

[Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/73F1D2E2C0/apply)

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