We are currently seeking a passionate, dedicated, Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO) to serve the Tampa area. The candidate must be willing to provide oversight for the midlevel team, flexibility to travel to patients homes as needed but most importantly have a "patients first" attitude. A key component to this role is the completion a fellowship in Palliative or Hospice care.

Description

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.

Position Purpose

As a Palliative Care Physician (MD/DO), you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive and specialized medical care to adult patients. You will focus on preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of illnesses and chronic conditions, with an emphasis on promoting overall health and well-being. This position requires a deep understanding of internal medicine principles and the ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Patient Care Conduct thorough medical examinations, assessments, and diagnostic evaluations. Develop and implement treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions, coordinating care across multiple disciplines as needed. Monitor and manage chronic illnesses, emphasizing preventive care and patient education.
• Diagnosis and Treatment Utilize diagnostic tools, medical imaging, and laboratory tests. Prescribe and manage medications, therapies, and other interventions based on evidence-based medicine and individual patient needs. Accurately diagnose medical conditions.
• Collaboration Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Communicate effectively with patients and their families. Ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and expected outcomes.
• Preventive Medicine Focus on preventive care and health maintenance, providing guidance on lifestyle modifications, vaccinations, and screenings. Educate patients on disease prevention, health promotion, and self-care strategies.
• Record Keeping Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patient encounters, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up plans in electronic health records. Provision of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care, while also serving broader organizational, legal, and regulatory objectives. It plays a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the healthcare system.
• Continuous Learning Participate in continuing medical education activities to enhance knowledge and skills. Stay abreast of current medical literature, research findings, and advancements in internal medicine.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree Medical Doctor degree from an accredited medical school. (Required)
• Job Experience: 0-2 years of care experience in addition to completion of a Fellowship in Palliative or Hospice Care.
• State medical license (Required)
• BC/BE in Internal, Family or Hospice/Palliative Medicine (Required)
• Ability to travel as needed
• English/Spanish (Recommended)

Environmental Conditions:

Palliative care is typically received with the patient in the hospital, but palliative care specialists will also provide services to those in need in a private practice office setting or an outpatient clinic.