Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Everent Health & Affiliates • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home. Hosparus Health empowers its people to provide the care our patients want to receive, with a level of service we describe as “above and beyond.” Don’t just find a job. Join our team and help us create more moments for our patients and enrich our communities with compassionate care.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. required.
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) for medical practice in both KY and IN, including DEA and controlled substance permits, required.
• Fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine required.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Board-eligible with expectation to be certified within 5 years of employment required.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, palliative care, primary care, hospitalist, or geriatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for hospice and palliative patients in the inpatient setting.
• Covers night and weekend calls as assigned for hospice and palliative patients.
• Supports and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), including participation in care planning meetings as the Medical Director’s designee.
• Performs administrative functions, including certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations, and completion of medical forms and death certificates.
• Participates in education, outreach, and leadership activities when needed.
• May be assigned additional patient care or administrative duties at the discretion of the Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

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