Physician- Home Hospice (Full-Time PT8 - 1.0/Days)

Job description

PHYSICIAN: Full Time (open to 32, 36 or 40 hrs./week) 8am - 5pm Home Hospice mainly with additional responsibilities in the inpatient center/admissions On Call - Based on program needs and subject to change On call hours are: Weeknights, 5pm - 8am next morning Approx. 2 nights every 4 weeks Weekends: 1 weekend approx. every 4 -5 weeks Holidays: 2 holidays/year JOB SUMMARY: Serve as a member of Choices Healthcare Medical Services and Palliative Medicine Team. Provide clinical and organizational leadership across settings in hospice and palliative care. Provide hospice and palliative care consultations and visits in home, inpatient, and hospital settings. Participate in the development and implementation of medical policies, procedures, and protocols. Comply with state and national regulations. Instruct medical students, residents, fellows, and other health professionals. Represent Choices Healthcare in interactions with physicians, hospital staff, nursing home staff, and others in the community. FUNCTIONS: Provide consultations and subsequent visits for Choices Healthcare and Palliative Medicine patients. Document visits and services according to agency standards for communication a...