Physician / Palliative Medicine / Delaware / Locums to Perm / Physician-Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Barton Associates
Wilmington, DE, 19894, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
Competitive pay plus travel expenses and A-rated malpractice insurance. Locum-to-perm Hospice/Palliative Medicine physician; 60-day assignment in Delaware starting Nov 3, 2025; weekday schedule 8am–5pm Mon–Fri with 24/7 on-call; inpatient consults and backup for homecare teams. - Valid Delaware medical license (MD or DO)
- Experience in hospice/palliative medicine and dementia care
- Ability to provide inpatient consults and lead interdisciplinary teams
- Availability for 24/7 on-call coverage
- Eligible for locum tenens work (DEA/NPI as required)
Full description
We are seeking a Hospice/Palliative Medicine Doctor for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Delaware, starting Nov 3, 2025. This role offers a weekday schedule of 8am-5pm with on-call availability 24/7, providing medical leadership and consultation within an inpatient setting and as backup for homecare teams.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Details
- Location: Delaware
- Start Date: Nov 3, 2025
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hospice/Palliative Medicine
- Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday through Friday; available on call 24/7
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide medical leadership and consultation to interdisciplinary teams and other physicians for palliative and dementia care services in the inpatient unit
- Serve as backup medical provider support for homecare teams
Additional Information
- Must hold a valid Delaware license as a doctor of medicine or osteopathy
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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