Nothing can compare to the feeling of accomplishment that
VITAS' employees feel when they've made a difference in hospice patients' and families' lives.
VITAS' employees are the first to tell you they chose a career in hospice for many reasons. For most, hospice is the one career field that allows healthcare professionals to truly partner with other professionals to provide patient-centered care. Hospice care makes a difference in the quality of life of patients and their loved ones.
Who is part of a VITAS Care Team?
To provide highly specialized, closely managed care for the terminally ill,
VITAS relies on an interdisciplinary care team unique to this field of medicine. Team members led by a specially trained team manager, include:
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Home Health Aides
- Social Workers
- Chaplains
- Volunteers
- Admissions Nurses and Representatives