Hospice Physician PRN

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a skilled Hospice Physician PRN to join our team. As a Hospice Physician PRN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients in need of hospice services.

• Collaborate with office and field staff to ensure excellent client service, clinical care, quality, and adherence to policies, procedures, hospice eligibility documentation, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Manage hospice associates, medical physicians, consulting physicians, and collaborating mid-level providers.
• Improve access to hospice services through business development, networking, and educational outreach to physicians, hospitals, facilities, and community groups.

• Exemplify characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Licensure: Hospice Physician is and shall remain duly licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy without restriction in the applicable state[s] of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited and approved medical program as required based on state regulations.
• Professional Standards; Compliance with Law: Hospice Physician shall always comply with the ethics and professional standards of the medical profession; applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including those related to the health and safety of patients; Hospice's policies and procedures; and the rules and regulations that are applicable to Hospice, including accreditation and certification requirements.
• Drug Enforcement Administration: Hospice Physician has and maintains registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and any applicable state agency without any limitation on Hospice Physician's authority to prescribe drugs under such registration.
• Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility: Hospice Physician is and shall always remain a qualified Medicare and Medicaid provider.
• Medical Staff Privileges: Hospice Physician shall maintain unrestricted medical staff membership and clinical admitting privileges at any of Hospice's inpatient contracts.
• Criminal Background Check: Hospice Physician shall cooperate in the completion of all criminal background check documentation, shall be eligible to work with patients, and shall not be found to have engaged in any improper or illegal conduct with the elderly or vulnerable individuals.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of recent, verifiable, related clinical experience, preferably at least one (1) year in hospice, palliative, or home care.
• Prior supervisory experience commensurate with program requirements.
• Demonstrated record of strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated record of goal achievement.
• Completed criminal background and federal/state program exclusions checks.
• Competence in basic PC skills required to perform job functions.
• Completed Continuing Education Requirements (CEUs) as required by regulation.

• Within the first three (3) months of employment, complete BAYADA Way In-service, participate in Mentoring Process, complete general company Welcome to New Employees Training, and complete all necessary competency requirements related to technologically dependent clients, as applicable.

• The Hospice Physician is, along with any other contracted physicians and each patient's attending physician, responsible for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and conditions related to the terminal illness of Hospice patients.
• Administrative Services: Hospice Physician shall perform those services appropriate to the position of medical director of a hospice, which includes, but is not limited to, the following administrative services:
  • Participate in Interdisciplinary Team. Be an active member of Hospice's interdisciplinary group (IDG) to coordinate all aspects of the hospice care provided by Hospice patients, including participating in ongoing and timely IDG comprehensive assessments and updates to such assessments, developing, evaluating, and updating the written plan of care for Hospice patients, managing oversight of medications and treatment, and contributing to patient and family counseling and education.
  • Assist with Admissions and Discharges.
    • Admissions and Recertification. When reviewing a patient for admission to Hospice, Hospice Physician shall, in consultation with patient's attending physician, if any, consider a patient's primary terminal condition, related diagnoses (if any), current subjective and objective medical findings, current medication and treatment orders, information about the medical management of any conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis, other health conditions whether related or unrelated to the terminal condition, and current clinically relevant information supporting all diagnoses, and certify and document a patient's terminal illness.
    • Discharges. In consultation with the patient's attending physician, if any, and consistent with federal and state discharge requirements and Hospice's discharge policies, discharge those patients no longer eligible for hospice care.
  • Develop Policies and Procedures. Assist in developing, executing, and periodically reviewing Hospice's written policies and procedures, medical protocols, and standing orders, including, but not limited to, patient care policies and emergency procedures.
  • Oversee Other Hospice Physicians. Assist in physician recruiting, training, supervision, and evaluation of the physicians retained by Hospice (collectively Hospice Physicians).
  • Oversee Medical Care. Oversee, coordinate, review, and evaluate the medical care provided to Hospice patients to ensure pain and symptom management and control.
  • Serve as Medical Resource. Be a medical resource to hospice staff, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control management.
  • Serve on Committees. Be an active member of Hospice committees, as requested by Hospice.
  • Facilitate Family Meetings. Facilitate meetings with the family members of Hospice patients, as requested by Hospice, and demonstrate knowledge in communications and counseling patients and families in dealing with end-of-life issues.
  • Participate in Conflict Resolution. Assist in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern.
  • Educate Local Physicians. Develop strategies to build relationships with local physicians, which shall include educating physicians on Hospice's services and its medical policies and procedures, and act as a liaison to physicians in the community.
  • Complete Documentation and Timesheets. Complete timesheets and maintain documentation on all Medical Director Services provided in accordance with Hospice's policies and procedures, prudent record-keeping procedures, and applicable Medicare and Medicaid regulations and program guidelines.
  • Call Coverage; Backup. Provide on-call coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which shall mean being available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, and patient referral.
  • Assist with Third Party Reimbursement. Assist in the completion of any necessary forms for third-party reimbursement, as requested by Hospice.
  • Attend Trainings. Attend appropriate orientation about hospice philosophy and job duties and in-service training programs, including education on infection control, patients' rights, and reporting caregiver misconduct.
  • Conduct In-Service Training. Conduct periodic in-service training programs for Hospice staff and volunteers, as requested by Hospice.
  • Participate in Research and Education. Participate in any hospice or palliative care research or education, as requested by Hospice.
  • Provide Other Medical Services. Provide any other medical services that may be necessary to comply with any federal or state laws or regulations governing hospice care.
  • Participate in Strategic Planning. Actively participate in Hospice's senior leadership meetings and strategic planning, as requested by Hospice.
  • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program. Actively participate in Hospice's quality assessment and performance improvement program, including identifying best practices, evaluating patient care, evaluating indicators relating to improved palliative outcomes and patient and family satisfaction, and creating clinical models of care both within Hospice and, as needed, with local physicians.
  • Maintain Knowledge. Remain current on issues related to a hospice medical practice, including but not limited to, pain/symptom management and review and develop protocols for treatment, including proposing the most current options for interventions.
  • Complete Other Projects and Tasks. Complete other projects and tasks, as assigned by Hospice.
  • Provide Drug Management. Confer with the IDG regarding the drugs and biologicals prescribed to each Hospice patient to ensure that they meet the patient's needs.
  Benefits:
  • BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, vision, dental, and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program.
  About BAYADA:
  • BAYADA Home Health Care is the largest non-profit home health agency that has never been sold. Founded in 1975, we are in 22 states, 6 countries, 380 offices, 8 joint ventures, and growing.
  • We have an incredible name in the community, with 4.5, 5, 5-star offices for quality and experience.

BAYADA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.