Hospice Physician

4 weeks ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States Goodwin House Full time
About the Position

The Hospice Physician plays a vital role in creating and overseeing the medical component of each patient's plan of care. This position requires medical oversight for each patient and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality Hospice care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Certify patient eligibility for Hospice care upon admission and the beginning of each subsequent benefit period.
  • Serve as attending physician for patients without a primary physician at the request of the patient and/or medical power of attorney.
  • Act as attending physician as requested in the absence of other attending physicians, ensuring 24/7 medical care availability to all patients and consultation to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assume the role of Medical Director.
  • Coordinate medical care to ensure competent and appropriate delivery of Hospice services.
  • Participate in the interdisciplinary development, evaluation, and revision of plans of care.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physicians in resolving care conflicts and ethical dilemmas.
  • Make medically necessary visits, either in-person or via telehealth, and assist in face-to-face encounters as needed.
  • Provide leadership in delivering state-of-the-art pain and symptom management.
  • Participate in the development of standing orders, clinical protocols, policies, procedures, forms, quality improvement monitors, and service programs as requested.
  • Effectively represent the Hospice program through routine communication with physician colleagues and seek opportunities to advocate for Hospice care.
  • Participate in the presentation of community education programs for healthcare professionals and the public.
  • Respect patient autonomy and confidentiality.
  • Manage time effectively, demonstrating an understanding of Hospice reimbursement methodologies.
  • Be sensitive to the stressors experienced by colleagues in working with Hospice patients and families.
  • Participate in departmental and/or agency quality improvement activities and management meetings.
  • Act independently and responsibly to perform job duties consistently.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile and be willing to travel the entire service area.
Requirements
  • Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.
  • Licensure by the Commonwealth of VA as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy is required.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to participate in direct clinical practice.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
  • Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management.
  • Ability to work within diverse social and economic situations without imposing personal values.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, patients, families, and providers.
  • Contribute as part of a collaborative team.
Physical/Cognitive/Sensory Requirements
  • Must be able to continuously stand and walk, frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, lift patients, and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods.
  • Must have visual acuity to continuously note changes in patient condition and to read a thermometer, sphygmomanometer dial, and other instruments.
  • Must have hearing acuity to auscultate BP, hear verbal instructions and communication from clients, respond to emergency alarms, and answer the telephone.
  • Must be able to concentrate on moderate details with frequent interruptions, attend to specific functions for 10-25 minutes, remember multiple tasks and assignments over an 8-12-hour period, and understand and relate specific ideas and concepts.
  • Must be able to deal effectively with stress, patients, and their families, multiple tasks, noise, interruptions, and emotional loss, and to work cooperatively with other members of the interdisciplinary team while maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor.
  • Must be able to travel to and access patient homes where conditions may be adverse due to weather, environment, or patients' lifestyles.
  • Holiday, night, and/or weekend call coverage is required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our team members, including paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, DailyPay, tuition assistance, student loan repayment, financial assistance with U.S. citizenship application or DACA renewal, tutoring for ESL, citizenship test, and GED, staff emergency grants, a retirement plan, and more.

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