Hospice & Palliative Care Physician – Lexington, KY

We are seeking a Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to provide care across home hospice, home-based palliative care, and limited inpatient coverage in the Lexington market.

Join a mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. This is a collaborative, team-based role with strong NP support and a mix of in-person and virtual care.

Practice Highlights:


• Monday–Friday schedule with on-call duties as assigned

• Mix of home hospice and home palliative care

• Intermittent inpatient coverage at Lexington hospitals (backup support)

• Dedicated home-based team with NP support

• Virtual workdays available while on call

• Weekend call with additional compensation

• Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus incentives and sign-on bonus available


Note: Candidates interested in an Eastern Kentucky (EKY)–based role may also be considered.


Responsibilities:


• Serve as attending physician for hospice and palliative care patients

• Conduct home visits and occasional inpatient visits as needed

• Provide palliative care consultations to patients and care teams

• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and care planning

• Perform certifications, recertifications, and complete required documentation in compliance with hospice regulations




Qualifications:


• MD/DO with active Kentucky license and DEA

• Board certified (FM, IM, Oncology, or related), Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine preferred

• Fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine or 2+ years post-residency palliative care experience required