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Hospice/Palliative Care Physician – Lake Saint Louis, MO
Are you a compassionate healthcare professional seeking a rewarding role in hospice and palliative care? Join a leading facility in Lake Saint Louis, MO, offering a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Start your next chapter on 12/14/2026 and enjoy comprehensive support every step of the way.
Quick Facts
Required:
Preferred:
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate hospice and palliative care. This full-time locum position offers a balanced schedule with significant professional support, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced physicians seeking to impact patient quality of life in a supportive environment.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.
Hospice/Palliative Care Physician – Lake Saint Louis, MO
Are you a compassionate healthcare professional seeking a rewarding role in hospice and palliative care? Join a leading facility in Lake Saint Louis, MO, offering a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Start your next chapter on 12/14/2026 and enjoy comprehensive support every step of the way.
Quick Facts
- Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- End Date: 03/15/2027
- Schedule: Full-time, weekdays (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
- Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
- Hours/Week: 40
- Employment Type: Contract (locum tenens)
- Licenses/Certifications: MO state license; DEA required; Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
- Experience: Hospice experience required or strongly preferred
- Hourly Rate: $162.24
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- 24/7 dedicated team support throughout your assignment
- Provide expert hospice and palliative care to primarily adult patients in home-based and hospice settings
- Conduct admissions, eligibility assessments, recertifications, and verbal certifications
- Manage patient symptoms and prescribe medications as needed
- Oversee clinical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with nursing and support staff
- Offer clinical oversight, guidance, and quality assurance in patient care
- Occasional in-person visits and on-call responsibilities to support patient needs
Required:
- Valid Missouri medical license
- DEA certification (likely required)
- Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Internal Medicine/Hospitalist background with hospice experience
- Hospice experience preferred
Preferred:
- Proficiency with Epic EMR or similar software
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate hospice and palliative care. This full-time locum position offers a balanced schedule with significant professional support, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced physicians seeking to impact patient quality of life in a supportive environment.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.