Hospice Visit Physician (Inpatient)

AccentCare, Inc.•Newark, DE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AccentCare is seeking a hospice visit physician to provide comprehensive medical oversight and direct patient care within an inpatient hospice setting as well as occasional on-call and team coverage. This physician will conduct patient rounds according to the required schedule, coordinate physician coverage, participate in discharge planning, and provide trusted clinical leadership and education to care team members. If you are looking to play a vital role in creating a supportive environment where patients experience comfort and dignity, families receive guidance and reassurance, and care teams work together, then this is the position for you.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
Maintains active DEA license
Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or hospice visit experience

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Plan of Care for each patient, including discharge planning discussions with care team, patients, and families
Participate in prognosis evaluation and certification/recertification
Sign death certificates as needed
Conduct daily patient rounds and set consistent rounding schedules with interdisciplinary team
Ensure proper documentation of eligibility for inpatient care
Provide education and training to interdisciplinary team and new staff
Provide after-hours call coverage on days with inpatient visits