Hospice Physician - Part Time

Circle of Life•Springdale, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct medical care and clinical support to hospice patients and families, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. The physician collaborates with the interdisciplinary team (IDG), attending physicians, and the Medical Director to ensure care is consistent with hospice philosophy, patient goals, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine licensed in Arkansas with willingness to pursue Oklahoma licensure
Board certification (or eligibility) in a primary specialty
Demonstrated knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles

Responsibilities

Provide medical care to hospice patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment focused on palliation and comfort
Manage pain and other distressing symptoms using evidence-based palliative practices
Conduct face-to-face visits, including required hospice eligibility encounters when applicable
Participate in goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
Work collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and aides
Assist with facilitating admissions to Inpatient and Outpatient including prognosis, terminal diagnosis determination, DNR, peer consultation with attending and referring physicians
Clinical supervision for outpatient teams with oversight of care planning, symptom management, level of care changes, medical decision making and any other task associated with outpatient team supervision
IPU rounding at multiple facilities with placement based on operational and patient care priorities
Assist with and perform procedures in the IPU
Participating in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings as required
Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life expectations
Support ethical decision-making; Research, exercise and promote best practices in palliative and hospice medicine
Certify and recertify patient eligibility for hospice services in accordance with CMS guidelines
Review and approve plans of care, medication regimens, and symptom management strategies
Provide clinical consultation, education and guidance to team members including Nurses, CNA's, Social Workers, Chaplains, and nurse practitioners, nurses, and other team members Provide clinical guidance and education to hospice staff
Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, and accrediting body requirements
Participate in chart reviews, audits, and survey readiness activities
Collaborate with attending physicians to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance review activities
Be flexible, organized and work effectively and professionally under stress
Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, families, co-workers, and members of the public.
Represents Circle of Life to the community in a positive manner.
Demonstrates flexibility, versatility, and a positive attitude in integrating additional duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.