Hospice/Palliative Care Physician needed in SC
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Home Care/House Calls
Location
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/24/24
Description:
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate in-home hospice care near Spartanburg, South Carolina. This locum tenens position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, focusing on delivering high-quality care to patients in their homes. The area is known for its welcoming community and beautiful surroundings, making it an ideal location for your next assignment. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
Working with Quest:
At Quest Locum Tenens, we prioritize your career goals and offer transparent, fair compensation. Our supportive staffing team is committed to ensuring a seamless experience, allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing exceptional care. Discover the unique approach to locum work with Quest and take the next step in your professional journey.
- Estimated Start Date: February 17, 2025
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Specialty: Internal Medicine
- Case Mix: In Home Hospice Care
- Credential Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Schedule: Full-time, 8-5 Monday to Friday with 1:5 night and weekend call
- Patient Population: Average of 2-4 patients per day, located in Spartanburg, Gaffney & Union Counties
- Number of Needed Shifts: 10
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate in-home hospice care near Spartanburg, South Carolina. This locum tenens position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, focusing on delivering high-quality care to patients in their homes. The area is known for its welcoming community and beautiful surroundings, making it an ideal location for your next assignment. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
Working with Quest:
At Quest Locum Tenens, we prioritize your career goals and offer transparent, fair compensation. Our supportive staffing team is committed to ensuring a seamless experience, allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing exceptional care. Discover the unique approach to locum work with Quest and take the next step in your professional journey.
- Estimated Start Date: February 17, 2025
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Specialty: Internal Medicine
- Case Mix: In Home Hospice Care
- Credential Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Schedule: Full-time, 8-5 Monday to Friday with 1:5 night and weekend call
- Patient Population: Average of 2-4 patients per day, located in Spartanburg, Gaffney & Union Counties
- Number of Needed Shifts: 10
Job Responsibilities
-1:5 night and weekend call for same as above, calls from IDG team, hospice home nurses, etc
-Manage home patient teams, this would involve home visits, placing orders (using EPIC EMR), refilling medications as needed for patient care while working with the IDG (interdisciplinary group) team that includes Nurse, Aid, Chaplain, and Social Work.
-New patient on team would need a home visit within 2 weeks of admission. (This averages between 5-10 new patients per week).
-Some patients need face to face visits these are short visits of established hospice patients, NP's do the bulk of these, physicians are occasionally asked to do them. This could be anywhere between 1-4 a week.
-Ability and comfort prescribing controlled substances for home patients.
Qualifications
Active SC State License
Working Hours
Skills