Current jobs related to Physician (Hospice & Palliative Care Medical Director) - Iowa City, Iowa - Department Of Veterans Affairs
-
Medical Director for Palliative Care
3 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Iowa City Hospice Inc Full timeJob SummaryIowa City Hospice Inc is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Physician to provide medical care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans to ensure the highest quality of care.Provide medical care and treatment to...
-
Palliative Care Physician
4 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Iowa City Hospice Inc Full timeJob Type: Part-timeDescription: Iowa City Hospice Inc is expanding and is in search of a dedicated part-time PRN Hospice Physician to provide essential medical support to patients facing life-limiting conditions.As a Hospice Physician, your primary role will be to deliver comprehensive medical care and emotional support to patients and their families during...
-
Palliative Care Physician
4 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Iowa City Hospice Inc Full timeJob TypePart-timePosition OverviewIowa City Hospice Inc is seeking a dedicated part-time PRN Hospice Physician to provide compassionate medical care to patients facing life-limiting conditions and their families.In this role, you will be integral in delivering high-quality healthcare, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive...
-
Supportive and Palliative Care Physician
1 day ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Full timeJob SummaryThe University of Iowa's Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine to join our team as a faculty member in the Section of Supportive and Palliative Care.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the Interprofessional Palliative Care inpatient consult serviceLead the Palliative Care...
-
Palliative Care Physician Faculty
7 days ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States University of Iowa Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine to join our team as faculty in the Section of Supportive and Palliative Care.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the Interprofessional Palliative Care inpatient consult serviceLead the Palliative Care Unit (6 beds)Develop and implement the Palliative Care...
-
Palliative Care Physician
4 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Iowa City Hospice Inc Full timeIowa City Hospice Inc is expanding its services and is seeking a dedicated part-time PRN Hospice Physician to provide essential medical care. As a Hospice Physician, your primary responsibilities will include: Delivering comprehensive medical support to patients facing life-limiting conditions.Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal...
-
Hospice Care Nurse
3 days ago
Mason City, Iowa, United States St Croix Hospice Full timeJob Title: Admissions NurseAt St. Croix Hospice, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Admissions Nurse to join our team. As a key member of our hospice care team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to individuals and their families.About the Role:The Admissions Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing,...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States St. Croix Hospice Full timeJob Title: Registered Nurse - Hospice Care SpecialistSt. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as a Hospice Care Specialist. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality patient care and support to individuals and families in their homes and communities.Key...
-
End-of-Life Care Specialist
3 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Iowa City Hospice Inc Full timeJob SummaryIowa City Hospice Inc is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Physician to provide medical care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans to ensure the highest quality of care.Provide medical care and treatment to...
-
Hospice Care Nurse
2 weeks ago
Mason City, Iowa, United States St. Croix Hospice Full timeAbout the RoleThe Admissions Nurse is a key member of our interdisciplinary team, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing hospice care services. This role requires a professional nurse with experience in community health education and a strong emphasis on patient-centered care.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive assessments of patients and...
-
Palliative Care Hospitalist
2 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Palliative Care Hospitalist to join our team at The University of Iowa. As a key member of our Supportive and Palliative Care Service, you will play a vital role in addressing the needs of patients with life-limiting or serious illnesses.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide medical care to patients with...
-
Medical Social Worker
18 hours ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Iowa City Hospice Full timeJob Title: Medical Social Worker - Hospice CareWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker to join our team at Iowa City Hospice. As a Medical Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing emotional support, counseling, and community resources to patients and their families.Key Responsibilities:Conduct psychosocial...
-
Palliative Medicine Specialist
3 days ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States United Health Services Full timePalliative Medicine Physician OpportunityUnited Health Services is seeking a skilled Palliative Medicine Physician to join our team at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.Key Responsibilities:Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in our medical facility.Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures.Interpret and...
-
Palliative Medicine Specialist
5 days ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States United Health Services Full timePalliative Medicine Physician OpportunityUnited Health Services is seeking a skilled Palliative Medicine Physician to join our team at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.Key Responsibilities:Provide general medical care and treatment to patients in our medical facility.Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures, interpret, and...
-
Palliative Care Nurse
4 weeks ago
Mason City, Iowa, United States Trinity Health Full timeEmployment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftOverview:Role Objective:Deliver nursing care to patients and their families during end-of-life stages, encompassing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in home or facility settings.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive holistic nursing evaluations, planning, palliative interventions, and...
-
Hospitalist Physician Assistant
7 hours ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States The University Of Iowa Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Hospitalist Physician Assistant or ARNP to join our team at The University of Iowa. As a key member of our Supportive and Palliative Care Service, you will play a vital role in addressing the needs of patients with life-limiting or serious illnesses.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to Support and...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Ballad Health Hospice TN Full timeRegistered Nurse - Hospice Care (PRN) Job ID: 004DYGHOME HEALTH SERVICESNursing - Ballad Health Hospice TNEmployment Type: PRN, As needed (No Schedule) - Variable/On Call Job Overview POSITION SCOPE This role involves collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate a comprehensive care plan. Responsibilities include executing the care plan,...
-
Registered Nurse
4 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States Ballad Health Hospice TN Full timePosition: Registered Nurse - Hospice Care (PRN) Job ID: 004DYG Department: Home Health - Ballad Health Hospice TN Employment Type: PRN, As needed (No Schedule) - Variable/On Call Position Overview This role involves collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate and execute a comprehensive care plan for patients. Responsibilities include:...
-
Registered Nurse
3 weeks ago
Iowa City, Iowa, United States St. Croix Hospice Full timeJob Title: Registered Nurse - Hospice Care SpecialistSt. Croix Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as a Hospice Care Specialist. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality patient care and support to individuals and families in their homes and communities.Responsibilities:Provide...
-
Hospice Care Registered Nurse
2 days ago
Sioux City, Iowa, United States Northwell Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Hospice Care team. As a Hospice Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care and support to individuals and their families in need of end-of-life care.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional needs, developing personalized care plans to address...
Physician (Hospice & Palliative Care Medical Director)
3 months ago
The Iowa City VA is an integrated health care system serving 52,000 Veterans in eastern Iowa and western Illinois with a 52-bed hospital and 10 clinics in the community. The Palliative Care service sees approximately 2000 Veterans/year to provide anticipatory guidance, symptom control and identify goals and preferences for Veterans with serious illness. The palliative care team consists of medical providers, pharmacists, social workers, RN case managers, chaplain and music therapist.
Duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:
- Clinical leader in the care of Veterans with serious illness and their families. Work closely with the palliative care team to provide evidence-based, transdisciplinary care for Veterans.
- Will collaborate with health care teams, including nursing, social work, rehab therapies, and providers working on inpatient units, and in primary and specialty clinics.
- Serve as a mentor and supervisor for the providers on the team.
- Confer with and serve as a consultant to other clinicians.
- Serve as a leader on a team with diverse reporting structures.
- Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement an integrated symptom management approach that maximizes the utilization of complementary and integrative health therapies (e.g., Whole Health Program) to improve the quality of life and functioning of patients.
- Provide care via multiple modalities, including face to face, VA Video Connect (VVC) along with Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) to maximize Veteran-centric care.
- Provide e-consultation to providers related to serious health related suffering, hospice appropriateness, and goals of care.
- Adhere to established policies and processes.
- Comply with all electronic medical record policies and procedures.
- Comply with local and national performance measures.
- Complete and sign all electronic medical records consistent with current medical staff by-laws.
- Meet all performance goals.
- Physician will always work within his/her privileges, unless necessitated by an emergency.
- Assist in quality assurance metrics, program outcome data and other local data source measurements as needed to ensure strong clinical performance.
- Provide education on palliative care principles to medical center staff and medical students/residents/fellows to improve clinical care delivered across the system.
- Individual is under the supervision of the ACOS Rehabilitation and Extended Care. Participate in local and VISN committee meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Full Time,7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday
