Hospice Physician PRN

About the role

The Hospice Staff Physician has the responsibility of assisting the Medical Director in the care and treatment of patients served by the Organization. S/he provides physician direction and guidance to the Organization’s program and staff to ensure the maintenance of quality medical care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida and other states and/or the District of Columbia as required by the position
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023
• Current DEA license number
• Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or Fellowship
• If not already certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
• Eligible for malpractice coverage under Organization policy terms
• Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
• Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
• Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
• Must be able to physically access any home in any Hospice area (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, etc.)
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Responsibilities of all staff

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Advance electronic media skills
• Support Company research and educational activities
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Leadership success factors

• Communication: Express thoughts and ideas clearly; adapt communication style to fit audience
• Initiative: Originate action to achieve goals
• Management Identification: Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management
• Judgment: Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources
• Planning, Organizing and Controlling: Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources; monitor results
• Leadership: Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others toward task accomplishment
• Work Standards: Set high goals or standards of performance for self and others; compel others to perform
• Tolerance for Stress: Maintain stability of performance under pressure and/or opposition
• Innovativeness: Generate and/or recognize imaginative, creative solutions in work related situations
• Delegation: Allocate decision making and other responsibilities effectively and appropriately
• Staff Development: Develop the skills & competencies of subordinates
• Organizational Sensitivity: Perceive the impact and implications of decisions on various components of the organization
• Ethics: Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance

Job responsibilities

• Reviews patient clinical information to determine hospice eligibility based on LCDs and Organization standards at time of admission
• Works cooperatively with the Patient Access (Admissions) Department to facilitate timely provision of services to potential Organization patients, including performing hospice evaluation visits for potential patients
• Documents Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs) that support hospice eligibility and facilitates accurate and timely ICD coding
• Makes determinations regarding relatedness of medications, diagnostic testing and procedures provided to Organization patients. Provides required documentation for these determinations
• Serves as a team Physician and provide clinical expertise for one or more of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) as assigned by the Medical Director
• Develops program to assume primary or consultative care of patients admitted to the Organization whose referring Physician desires such services or cannot be reached
• Provides care for patients in the Organization’s inpatient facility, at home, in ALFs or SNFs to meet patient needs and productivity goals
• Participates in after hours and weekend coverage for the Organization’s inpatient facilities, for Patient Access and for backing-up ARNPs seeing and/or providing telephonic coverage of hospice patients
• Completes timely medical documentation consistent with Organization standards for all patient-physician encounters
• Maintains a regular schedule of medical participation in all components of the Organization’s care program, and maintains 24 hour, 7 days a week Medical Services coverage
• Performs other duties as assigned

Pay

Pay Range $62.50 - $62.50