
What You Need to Know Key Responsibilities: Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts. Provide medical care and guidance for hospice patients, including symptom management, medication review, and support Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating individualized Plans of Care to ensure patient and family needs are met. Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations. Collaborate with Attending Physicians, referring providers, patients, and families regarding care plans, prognosis, and medical decisions. Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support. Support appropriate hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation. If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients Maintains active DEA license Valid driver’s license Strong understanding of primary medical care principles. Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management. Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers. Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care. (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Preferred) Five or more years of clinical experience (Preferred) Experience in oversight of clinical program(s)
Compensation $62,500 annual minimum (offer based on years of experience) Listed by AccentCare Apply now Share this job
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