Who Is Part of a Hospice Care Team?

A hospice care team is made up of a variety of licensed specialists, which can include:

  • The hospice physician or medical director
  • The patient’s own personal physician
  • Certified and experienced caregivers
  • Registered nurses and home health aides
  • Spiritual care advisers
  • Speech, physical or occupational therapists
  • Social workers and volunteers
  • Bereavement professionals and counselors