Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Louisiana Full-time Hospice & Palliative Care Physician
At a glance
Hospice & Palliative Care Physician role posted by Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire, a recruiter. Louisiana · full-time · $260,000 a year.
SalaryStated by Medicorp, Inc. dba Physician Empire
$260,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleHospice & Palliative Care Physician
LocationLouisiana
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$260,000
PostedOct 11, 2026 · 11d ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- See palliative care patients in outpatient clinic and through inpatient consultations, using in-person and virtual visits
- Supervise 5 APRNs and review inpatient notes they complete
- Join interdisciplinary meetings, round in the hospital, and give educational presentations
- Contribute to committees and provide occasional weekend call coverage
Who this fits
This role combines clinic and hospital-based palliative care with supervision of APRNs. The clinic is within the Cancer Center 2 days per week, and call is minimal, with rare weekend coverage. The position is in Louisiana.
From the recruiter
A growing nonprofit health system in southern Louisiana is seeking a Palliative Care physician to join an established and collaborative team.
Position Highlights:
- 281-bed community hospital
- Joining an existing Palliative Care physician and experienced APP support team
- Opening created due to a recent provider departure for family reasons
- Mix of outpatient clinic and inpatient consultative care
- Palliative Care clinic located within the Cancer Center two days per week
- Combination of in-person and virtual visits
- Over 350 consults per month across the program
- Freestanding clinic with strong APRN involvement
Additional Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with and supervise 5 APRNs
- Review inpatient documentation completed by APPs
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and hospital rounding
- Provide educational presentations and committee participation
- Minimal call responsibilities with only rare weekend calls
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary around $260,000 depending on experience
- 3-year employment agreement
- Student loan assistance up to $60,000
- CME: 5 days + $3,500 annually
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000
Location:
- Located in a highly desirable southeastern Louisiana community offering excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and an easy drive to New Orleans.