BCN Hospice and Palliative Physician

Bluegrass Care Navigators • Lexington, KY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice and Palliative Physician manages patient care through telehealth and in-person visits, serving as the hospice attending physician and providing consultations for community physicians and BCN Nurse Practitioners. The role includes performing medically necessary and recertification visits, participating in after-hours and weekend call rotations, and serving as a triage physician during the week. The physician collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in care planning and ensures continuity of care. Responsibilities also include completing certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations, medical forms, and death certificates in compliance with BCN policies and federal and state hospice regulations.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky.
• Holds an active DEA license.
• Board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or a relevant medical specialty.
• Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or a minimum of two years post-residency medical experience required.
• Strong ability to work as part of a large interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Familiarity with quality management principles and ethical issues in hospice and palliative care.
• Compliance with BCN employee health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies required.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle meeting state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification preferred.
• Two years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Expertise in pain and symptom management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient care through telehealth and in-person visits.
• Serves as the hospice attending physician.
• Provides consultations for community physicians and BCN Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs medically necessary and recertification visits.
• Participates in after-hours and weekend call rotations.
• Serves as a triage physician during the week.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in care planning.
• Ensures continuity of care.
• Completes certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations, medical forms, and death certificates in compliance with BCN policies and federal and state hospice regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level