What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice and Palliative Care Physician position at Andwell Health Partners?
Schedule/Status: Full to Part-time
Department: Maine Center for Palliative Medicine
Territories: Lewiston, ME.
Role: MD - Physician Hospice & Palliative Care (MD or DO)
Work Setting: Community and Homes
Relocation available!
About Andwell:
At Andwell, you don’t just work here, you belong.
Being a part of the team at Andwell Health Partners means belonging to a community of people with purpose, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve by providing innovative and compassionate health care in the comfort of their homes and communities.
- Take control of your day with flexible scheduling options.
- Ability to utilize and challenge your skills in the home or community setting.
- More 1:1 time with patients, working autonomously in the comfort of their home.
- Comprehensive benefit package to support life outside of work.
- Stability – An employer of choice for 50 years.
- Centralized HR, IT, education, and employee experience departments for improved support.
Benefits:
- Incredibly flexible Health Insurance plans
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for internal promotions
What you will do:
As a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician, you’ll provide expert medical care to patients receiving hospice and palliative services across multiple settings. You’ll collaborate closely with the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary group to ensure high-quality, comfort-focused care for patients and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and certify patient eligibility for hospice admission and recertification.
- Provide direct patient care, assessments, and palliative consults in the Hospice House, homes, hospitals, and long-term care settings.
- Collaborate with the IDG and attending physicians to develop individualized plans of care.
- Support hospice staff, patients, families, and providers with expert pain and symptom management guidance.
- Serve as clinical coverage in the absence of the attending physician or Hospice Medical Director.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocol development, and staff education.
- Act as a liaison with community providers and promote understanding of hospice and palliative care.
- Ensure care delivery meets regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
What you will bring:
- MD or DO required, with post-graduate training in a primary care field or public health.
- Minimum two years of clinical practice; experience in oncology, hospice, or palliative care preferred.
- Current state licensure; board certified/eligible in a primary care specialty.
- Board certified or eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (must become certified within 4 years).
Skills and Attributes:
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.
- Strong skills in pain and symptom management.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and community providers.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort with sensitive conversations.
- Ability to work across varied care settings and participate in shared call.
"Through the organization’s innovation and leadership, Andwell has positioned its health care system as a beacon of efficacy and caring. I believe this is a necessary element to successfully address and solve health care challenges today and prepare for the future."