Hospice Physician Job at Blue Ridge Hospice (Winchester)

Hospice Physician

Blue Ridge Hospice

Location:
United States , Winchester

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker—where your clinical leadership and compassion help patients and families navigate life’s most meaningful moments with peace and respect. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, Blue Ridge Care provides integrated services including hospice, serious illness care, PACE, community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families where they are with expertise, empathy, and heart.

Job Responsibility:

Certify patient eligibility for hospice care at admission and each benefit period
Serve as attending physician for patients without a primary physician when requested, including providing orders and signing death certificates
Provide or coordinate 24/7 medical coverage and clinical consultation for hospice patients and team members
Participate in the development, evaluation, and revision of individualized plans of care as part of the interdisciplinary team
Lead best practices in pain and symptom management
Conduct medically necessary visits (in person or via telehealth when appropriate)
Collaborate with attending physicians to resolve care conflicts and ethical concerns
Contribute to clinical protocols, standing orders, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in education for healthcare professionals and the community regarding hospice and palliative care
Serve as a professional ambassador and advocate for hospice care within the medical community

Requirements:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience
hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and symptom management
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and complex family dynamics
Valid driver’s license, required insurance, and willingness to travel within the service area

Nice to have:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
hospice or palliative care experience

What we offer:

Competitive physician compensation
Flexible scheduling options
Supportive interdisciplinary team model
Paid time off and paid volunteer time
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Continuing education and professional development support
Peer collaboration and leadership opportunities
30% Thrift Shop Discount
Growth and innovation through the Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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