Per Diem Physician

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
• 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

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
• 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

Compensation

Pay Rate $62.50

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.