Staff Physician
$30,000–$700,000 year
On-siteSebring, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Hospice Staff Physician assists Medical Director in the care and treatment of patients served by the Organization and provides physician direction to the Organization’s program and staff to ensure quality medical care. Responsible for reviewing patient clinical information to determine hospice eligibility, performing hospice evaluations for potential patients, documenting Certifications of Terminal Illness, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing care for patients in various settings (inpatient facility, home, ALFs, SNFs), and participating in after-hours/weekend coverage and quality-improvement activities. Also supports program development, documentation, ICD coding, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient and family needs across hospice services.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state and/or the District of Columbia as required by the position
- Current DEA license number - Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or Fellowship
- If not already certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
- Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
- Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
- Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
- Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
- Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
- Must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
- Must be able to physically access any home in any Hospice area (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, etc.)
- Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Educational and leadership competencies as outlined by organization
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