- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
- Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
- Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment.
- Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician.
- Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required.
- Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed.
- State licensure is also required.
About the company
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VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, guided by a mission to deliver compassionate, personalized support that honors every life and every moment. Our vision is to be the trusted leader in care, offering empathetic, innovative, patient and family centered services that help individuals navigate life’s journey with dignity, comfort and peace.
A career at VITAS means joining nearly 12,000 professionals who bring purpose, expertise and heart to their work every day. Our teams care for patients and families during meaningful moments, supported by a culture that values empathy, collaboration, and professional growth. VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, respected and inspired to grow.
We take care of each other the same way we care for our patients. Team members receive mentoring, resources and flexibility that allow them to do what is right at the bedside. You will be trusted as an expert in your field and valued for the impact you make. At VITAS, your work strengthens a mission that honors life, supports families and brings comfort when it matters most.
If you are driven by purpose and motivated by compassion, you will find a meaningful career here. Join a team that believes every moment matters, and every role contributes to the care we provide.