Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Company: Vitas Healthcare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
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 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 a n 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 p hysician, 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 w ishe s, needs, and beliefs , often working
in concert with the patient s primary care physician . Manage
approximately 45-60 patients in their home settings via an
interdisciplinary team approach. Make visits in-person and via
telehealth. Participate in Weekly team IDG meetings. With your
strong sense of commitment, y ou will advocate for your patients,
discuss ing goals for their care while address ing their hopes and
fears. Yo u will live the hospice mission , s eeking teachable
moments everywhere, and educat e patients, caregivers, and the
communi ties 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 must be licensed to practice
medicine or osteopathy in the state in which their program operates
. In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice
and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a
related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of
hospice and registered with the DEA. You ll also 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
Keywords: Vitas Healthcare, Chicago , Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
