Hospice Physician

Be part of something special. For more than 40 years, our client has been providing the highest-quality end-of-life care, setting them apart from other hospices in the area. They are committed to patient-centered care that honors patients’ dignity and choices.

The Company: Our client's mission is to improve the quality of life for every person experiencing serious illness by providing exceptional, comforting care and choices that give hope and meaning to every moment.

The Position: Serve as a physician team member and provide oversight/collaboration to the care teams. Our client offers diverse opportunities across our service areas throughout Virginia. You can make a long-lasting and positive impact while providing reliable expertise, compassionate care, and providing a high level of customer service. The client is offering a salary of $225,000k+, including the following benefits:

• $225,000k+ Depending on Experience
• Full Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 20 days of PTO + 8 Paid Holidays + 8 Sick Days
• 403b Retirement with Match
• Life Insurance
• STD + LTD
• And Much, Much More!

Requirements:

• Board certified or board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred but not required
• Licensed by the Commonwealth of VA as a Doctor of Medicine or osteopathy.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to participate in direct clinical practice.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management.
• Contribute as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills and electronic medical records required.
• Must be able to travel throughout the territory as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Certify patient eligibility for hospice care upon admission and at the beginning of each benefit period, ensuring that all legal and clinical criteria are met.
• Serve as the attending physician for patients without a primary physician at their request or at the request of their existing attending physician. In this capacity, provide all legally required orders for care, including signing the death certificate.
• Act as the attending physician as requested in the absence of other attending physicians, ensuring the availability of 24/7 medical care and consultation for all patients and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate medical care to ensure competent and appropriate delivery of hospice services, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and attending physicians to resolve care conflicts and ethical dilemmas.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans, ensuring that each patient’s needs are met comprehensively and compassionately.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of state-of-the-art pain and symptom management, ensuring patients experience the highest level of comfort and care.
• Participate in the presentation of community education programs for healthcare professionals and the public, promoting understanding and awareness of hospice care.
• Additional responsibilities may be required

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