Hospice Team Physician / San Diego / Full Time (552)

SharpCare • San Diego, CA

129d • $280,000 - $315,000

About The Position

Welcome to SharpCare Medical Group, a beacon of innovation in the heart of San Diego, California. Our rapidly expanding medical group, supported by a robust Independent Physician Association, delivers both the allure of a large practice and the personalized touch of a smaller one. At SharpCare Medical Group, we merge the freedom of independent practice with comprehensive support services, freeing you to focus on what you do best: caring for patients. Join us in America’s Finest City and thrive in a professional landscape designed to fulfill your aspirations without the administrative hassle.

Requirements

• NP / MSN (or advanced practitioner degree) or equivalent PA degree.
• Current NP CA License.
• Board Certification or eligibility in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family medicine.
• Exceptional communication skills for impactful patient and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the physician designee when the Medical Director is not available pursuant to a mutually agreed upon schedule.
• Be available to Hospice staff for clinical guidance and patient care needs.
• Review and document the clinical information for each Hospice patient and provide written certification of life expectancy.
• Identify primary terminal condition and all related and unrelated diagnoses.
• Review current subjective and objective medical findings.
• Identify medication regimen and determine which medications are hospice related/covered.
• Review recommended treatment interventions per attending MD and provide input into appropriateness related to terminal illness and Hospice plan of care.
• Work closely with Utilization Review Department to identify appropriate ICD 10 codes.
• Review patient's clinical information before recertification and determine continued eligibility in collaboration with attending MD.
• Establish the plan of care in conjunction with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Review and sign C2 (Controlled Drugs) prescriptions as required by law.
• Review and sign Death Certificates ensuring accuracy of information.
• Facilitate communication between medical staff and Hospice staff as needed.
• Make home visits with Hospice staff for clinical guidance and changes in the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Assume attending physician role for patients on General In-Patient level of Care in the Hospice homes and Sharp Hospitals.
• Document in the Electronic Health Record per agency protocol.
• Perform Face-to-face encounter visits in accordance with Medicare requirements and Hospice policy.
• Participate in educating Hospice staff through formal and informal in-services.
• Participate in Case Conference meetings to review active cases as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Package: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Robust retirement benefits to secure your future
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• CME Allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree