Per Diem Contracted Physician

About the position

The Hospice Staff Physician has the responsibility of assisting the Medical Director in the care and treatment of patients served by the Organization. S/he provides physician direction and guidance to the Organization's program and staff to ensure the maintenance of quality medical care for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient clinical information to determine hospice eligibility based on LCDs and Organization standards at time of admission.
• Works cooperatively with the Patient Access (Admissions) Department to facilitate timely provision of services to potential Organization patients, including performing hospice evaluation visits for potential patients.
• Documents Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs) that support hospice eligibility and facilitates accurate and timely ICD coding.
• Makes determinations regarding relatedness of medications, diagnostic testing and procedures provided to Organization patients. Provides required documentation for these determinations.
• Serves as a team Physician and provide clinical expertise for one or more of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Develops program to assume primary or consultative care of patients admitted to the Organization whose referring Physician desires such services or cannot be reached.
• Provides care for patients in the Organization's inpatient facility, at home, in ALFs or SNFs to meet patient needs and productivity goals.
• Participates in after hours and weekend coverage for the Organization's inpatient facilities, for Patient Access and for backing-up ARNPs seeing and/or providing telephonic coverage of hospice patients.
• Completes timely medical documentation consistent with Organization standards for all patient-physician encounters.
• Maintains a regular schedule of medical participation in all components of the Organization's care program, and maintains 24 hour, 7 days a week Medical Services coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Current DEA license number
• Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience or Fellowship
• If not already certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
• Eligible for malpractice coverage under Organization policy terms
• Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
• Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
• Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
• Must be able to physically access any home in any Hospice area (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, etc.)
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
• Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
• Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred