Inpatient Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician

Hosparus Group • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician (HPMP) is assigned to the Hosparus Inpatient service and is supervised by the Medical Director. The HPMP provides direct patient care for hospice and palliative patients in the inpatient setting assigned. They are also expected to cover night and weekend calls as assigned for hospice and palliative patients. The HPMP supports and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) including participation in care planning meetings as the Medical Director’s designee and performs other necessary administrative functions, including certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations and completion of medical forms and death certificates. The HPMP participates in education, outreach and leadership activities when needed and may be assigned additional patient care or administrative duties at the discretion of the Medical Director.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. required.
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) for medical practice in both KY and IN.
• 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).
• Participates 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.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree