Hospice Physician
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Hospice Physician
Calvary Hospital· Hospice/Homecare
About this role
Description
For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.
Requirements: Certifies eligible patients for hospice services, orders medications, equipment, and other services as needed. Leads the interdisciplinary team in the ongoing care of patients. Visits patients as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Completes certification/recertification of terminal illness as needed for eligible patients.
- Orders medications, equipment, and other services as needed for the care of admitted patients.
- Documents in the patient’s clinical record as needed visits (face-to-face, etc.) or other communications.
- Coordinates care as needed with patient’s Attending Physician.
- Serves as the patient’s Attending Physician as needed.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary group (IDG) (meetings, etc.) to monitor the patient’s status and modification of the plan of care.
- Takes calls from field staff as needed to support the care of the patient.
- Liaises as needed with staff at hospitals for admitted patients while on hospice.
- Certifies death certificates as needed.
- Participates in the on-call physician rotation for admission of patients.
- Provides education to IDG team and hospice staff as needed.
- Participates in chart audits as needed.
- Maintains credentials to remain on Calvary Hospital Medical Staff.
- Be able to perform physical activity that involves no more than 20 lbs.
- Works within legal and ethical practice standards to his/her position as well as Calvary’s Code of Conduct. Complies with appropriate policies and procedures and brings potential compliance matters to supervisor or compliance officer.
- Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at
- Calvary Hospital.
Status: Full-Time
Salary: $250K plus bonus opportunity
Qualifications:
- Current New York State license.
- DEA registration
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Hospice Physician position at Calvary Hospital?
The salary for this Hospice Physician role at Calvary Hospital is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Hospice Physician position at Calvary Hospital located?
This Hospice Physician role at Calvary Hospital is based in Bronx, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Hospice Physician role at Calvary Hospital full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Hospice Physician role in the Hospice/Homecare department at Calvary Hospital.
Which team or department does the Hospice Physician at Calvary Hospital belong to?
This Hospice Physician position is part of the Hospice/Homecare department at Calvary Hospital. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Hospice Physician position at Calvary Hospital?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Calvary Hospital's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Hospice Physician job at Calvary Hospital posted?
This Hospice Physician position at Calvary Hospital was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Hospice Physician
Calvary Hospital
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