Job description

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC,

POSITION DESCRIPTION OUTLINE

Hospice Physician - Lenoir, NC / Location

Fulltime - Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide direct physician services to hospice and palliative care patients and coordinate clinical care

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

North Carolina

Experience in palliative care medicine preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care

Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

Initial And Ongoing:

Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program

Complete Hospice orientation program

Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service

Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year

Attend IDG meeting in High Country

Attend palliative care team meetings

Continuing education hours required to maintain current physician license

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adhere to strict confidentiality

Adhere to safety policy and practices

Complete physician log on a timely basis and submit to supervisor

Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors

Complete annual TB screening

Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current

Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure

Perform other duties assigned by medical director

Serve as medical consultant to the board of directors, the chief executive officer and the director of nursing services in the implementation of the clinical program reflecting Hospice philosophy, mission, principles of practice and goals

Serve as a consultant to Hospice staff and volunteers regarding clinical care issues

Serve as liaison to attending physicians for consultation on medical management and resolution of conflicts over appropriate care to be prescribed and delivered under the professional and financial responsibility of the hospice program

Participate with the director of nursing services or designee in determining initial and ongoing patient medical eligibility for patient care unit and home care program

Perform hospital consults at Caldwell Memorial, Watauga Medical Center, Cannon Memorial and Ashe Memorial

Perform home hospice consults in High Country and Caldwell

Provide direct physician services to patients in the patient care unit and procedures

Rotate 24-hour call of physician services and complete all on call duties

Be available to make house calls as determined necessary by primary team

Make and document all face to face visits for High Country hospice patients

Complete Primary Plan of Care for assigned patients

Complete death certificates as appropriate

Complete initial certification and recertification of patient’s terminal condition in a timely manner to meet the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation

Supervise and back up

High Country nurse practitioners

Act as physician consultant for licensure, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and accreditation

Serve as a resource regarding Hospice medical management and as a liaison to the medical community

Assist with education/marketing with community providers

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact

Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies

With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 lbs.

Ability to sit as required to perform duties

Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently

Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $85,056.81 - $331,227.55 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lenoir, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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