Physician / Hospice / Missouri / Locum or Permanent /
VieMed Healthcare Staffing · Lake St Louis, MO
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FULL-TIME
Posted Oct 16, 2026
162 an hour
Job Description
Hospice/Palliative Care Physician Lake Saint Louis, MO
Join a leading facility in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, as a Hospice/Palliative Care Physician and make a meaningful difference in patient care while enjoying a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits. This full-time, Monday-Friday role offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and work-life harmony, with initial remote work and occasional visits, supporting your success 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, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Licensure: MO license required
• Experience: Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Pay & Benefits:
• Hourly Pay Rate: $162.24
• Benefits:• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements as applicable
What You ll Do:
• Provide hospice and palliative care to adult patients, including admissions, eligibility assessments, and recertifications
• Conduct symptom management consultations and medication prescribing
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during bi-weekly meetings
• Oversee clinical documentation and death certifications
• Participate in rotating call coverage (telephone-only, weekly basis)
• Support patients and families with compassionate end-of-life care
What You Need:
Required:
• Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine or internal medicine with hospice experience
• MO state medical license
• DEA license (likely required)
• Hospice experience is strongly preferred
Preferred:
• Internal medicine or hospitalist background with hospice experience
About the Assignment:
This role involves working with a dedicated hospice team providing comprehensive home-based and facility care for adult patients. The position is primarily remote, supported by nursing staff for in-person visits and death pronouncements. You ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence and compassionate care.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Join a leading facility in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, as a Hospice/Palliative Care Physician and make a meaningful difference in patient care while enjoying a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits. This full-time, Monday-Friday role offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and work-life harmony, with initial remote work and occasional visits, supporting your success 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, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours
• Hours/Week: 40 hours
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Licensure: MO license required
• Experience: Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
Pay & Benefits:
• Hourly Pay Rate: $162.24
• Benefits:• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements as applicable
What You ll Do:
• Provide hospice and palliative care to adult patients, including admissions, eligibility assessments, and recertifications
• Conduct symptom management consultations and medication prescribing
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team during bi-weekly meetings
• Oversee clinical documentation and death certifications
• Participate in rotating call coverage (telephone-only, weekly basis)
• Support patients and families with compassionate end-of-life care
What You Need:
Required:
• Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine or internal medicine with hospice experience
• MO state medical license
• DEA license (likely required)
• Hospice experience is strongly preferred
Preferred:
• Internal medicine or hospitalist background with hospice experience
About the Assignment:
This role involves working with a dedicated hospice team providing comprehensive home-based and facility care for adult patients. The position is primarily remote, supported by nursing staff for in-person visits and death pronouncements. You ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence and compassionate care.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Additional Details
- City
- Lake St Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- US
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