Hospice Staff Physician - Part Time - Elizabeth House

Staff Physician- Hospice

Reports To - Hospice Director

Status - Exempt/Salary

FT, PT, PRN - Part Time 30+ hours/week with benefits

Shift - variable: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8a-6:30p; will participate in hospice weekend, holiday and night call rotation

Location - Elizabeth House Hospice In-patient Facility in Flat Rock, NC

Position Summary:

Provides excellent care that follows physician and hospice/palliative care procedures/requirements, practicing within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
• Provides direct client care, as attending or consulting physician, to hospice/palliative clients in a hospital, hospice facility, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and/or client homes
• Provides medical aspects of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of attending physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, and chaplains
• Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the client's plan of care
• Participates in the coordination of the patient's hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice
• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care
• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education
• Performs duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
• Assesses patients for participation in research studies
• Maintains relationships with community physicians
• Acts as the designee of the Hospice Medical Director as required based on the needs of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic records systems
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution

Experience:

• 1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of end of life care
• Demonstrated understanding of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements
• Experience effectively collaborating with a diverse group

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Possess and maintain any and all applicable privileges with Mission, Pardee and/or Park Ridge hospitals
• Valid, unrestricted, medical license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred
• Valid, unrestricted, DEA registration
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance