Palliative Care Physician

2 weeks ago

Rochester, New York, United States Interim HealthCare - Home Care and Hospice | Rochester, MN Full time
Job Overview

General Purpose:

The Hospice Physician serves as the medical leader of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), overseeing the comprehensive medical care provided within the hospice framework. This includes managing care in home settings, inpatient facilities, emergency interventions, and respite services for patients facing terminal illnesses. The physician is responsible for the medical treatment of hospice patients and acts as the primary medical consultant for the IDG, ensuring medical support is available during and after standard working hours, as well as conducting patient visits for medical evaluations and necessary interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Certifies in writing that each patient considered for hospice admission or ongoing care is terminally ill, adhering to relevant laws, regulations, and hospice policies.
  • Oversees physician services for hospice patients, ensuring continuity of care and effective management of pain and symptoms associated with terminal conditions.
  • Documents the progression of each patient's end-stage disease in their medical records as required.
  • Maintains active medical staff privileges at facilities providing short-term inpatient care for hospice patients.
  • Supervises all physician staff and any contracted physicians.
  • Ensures qualified physician involvement in the initial creation and ongoing evaluation of the IDG care plan, which must be established prior to the commencement of hospice services.
  • Actively participates in IDG meetings, updating each patient's comprehensive assessment and care plan as frequently as necessary based on the patient's condition and in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Engages in the development, implementation, and review of clinical protocols, patient care decisions, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Addresses clinical and ethical disputes or concerns raised by patients, families, or the hospice program.
  • Facilitates ongoing education for the IDG, volunteers, and affiliated medical personnel.
  • Acts as a physician for patients to address general medical needs, including pain management or other medical interventions when the attending physician is unavailable.
  • Serves as a liaison to community physicians.
  • Completes additional assignments as needed.
  • May access personal health information (PHI) as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, with access governed by organizational policies.

Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO).
  • Current, valid medical license in good standing in the states where care is provided.
  • Board certification in a relevant specialty is preferred.
  • Experience in hospice or palliative care is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding terminal illness certification for hospice admission or ongoing care.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively as part of the Interdisciplinary Group.
  • Commitment to the philosophy of hospice care and palliative treatment.
  • Strong communication skills with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, families, and the medical community.
  • Meets health requirements necessary for patient care.
  • Complies with federal, state, and organizational background check requirements.

Work Environment:

  • Work is typically conducted in an office setting.
  • Occasional local travel is required for patient visits.
  • May encounter communicable diseases and hazardous materials, necessitating adherence to safety protocols and the use of protective equipment.
  • Physical demands include the ability to stretch, bend, stoop, twist, stand, sit, walk, and reach as needed.
  • Availability for on-call hours as required.
  • May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds to perform job-related tasks.

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