Geriatrics, Hospice

Overview The Hospice and Palliative Care Physician will provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to Veterans with serious, advanced, and life-limiting illnesses within the VA Maine Hospice and Palliative Care (H&PC) Program. This role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life through the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support of patients and their families across the continuum of care. Overall, the role is well-supported operationally and clinically, with consistent staffing, defined schedules, and mission-aligned leadership. As the service continues to expand access, this provider will meaningfully contribute to program development and continuity of patient services. Primary Responsibilities Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive hospice and palliative care to Veterans with serious, advanced, and life-limiting illnesses across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, home hospice, and telehealth settings.Manage complex symptom control, including pain and non-pain symptom management, while supporting patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.Deliver inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultations, including end-of-life care planning and coordination with primary and specialty care teams.Participate in the hospice after-hours on-call program and provide timely clinical support as needed.Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary Hospice and Palliative Care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and community partners.Supervise, mentor, and educate hospice and palliative care staff, fellows, residents, and medical students as part of graduate medical education and ongoing staff development.Contribute to quality improvement, program development, and compliance with VHA directives, national hospice and palliative care standards, and regulatory requirements.Serve as an advocate for Veterans and their families by promoting compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered end-of-life care.Work Environment & ScheduleMonday–Friday, four 10hr shifts On-Call Coverage: Weekend home call, every 6-8 weeks Collaborative support from nursing and administrative personnel12-Bed HospiceCompensation & Benefits$200,000-$315,000 salaryEligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000Comprehensive federal benefits package including:Health, dental, and vision insuranceFederal retirement programs with matching contributionsPaid federal holidays and paid annual leaveContinuing education support and malpractice coverageEligibility for performance-based pay and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, as approvedOpportunity for additional compensation through on-call responsibilities or extended coverage, where applicableRetention and relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical schoolS. citizenshipBoard eligible upon hire with board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine within two (2) years of entry on dutyCurrent, full, and unrestricted medical license in any . state or territoryEligibility for VA credentialing and privileging in accordance with Professional Standards Board requirementsDemonstrated ability to provide hospice and palliative care to patients with advanced, life-limiting illnessesStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teamsExperience participating in or supporting Graduate Medical Education (GME), including teaching, mentoring, or supervision Desired Qualifications Board certification in Hospice and Palliative MedicinePrior experience practicing in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or end-of-life care settingsExperience working in an academic medical center or integrated healthcare systemExperience providing inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultationsLeadership experience in quality improvement, program development, or clinical educationFamiliarity with VA, VHA, or other federally regulated healthcare systemsExperience collaborating with community hospice organizations and external partnersInterest or experience in clinical research or evidence-based practice improvement