Physician - Hospice and Palliative, MD - Orange County, NY

United Hospice•New City, NY

8d•$180,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will primarily see patients in Orange County, NY, but may be called to Rockland County based on operational needs. The Physician oversees the medical care and treatment of Hospice and palliative patients and provides direction and guidance to the clinical team. The role involves consulting and cooperating with the patients' attending physicians and is responsible for ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM), Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty
Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of New York.
DEA license and prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal regulations
Comprehensive knowledge of pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, and psychosocial/spiritual aspects of serious illness
Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary care teams with compassion, professionalism, and clinical expertise
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and team members through sensitive conversations
Commitment to the philosophy and practice of patient- and family-centered care
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation standards
Licensed and currently registered to practice medicine or osteopathy in New York State required.
DEA license required.
Board-eligible/certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with a working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management required.
PECOS enrollment is required.

Nice To Haves

Provides home visits based on the agreed-upon plan of care and as directed by the Clinical Director based on patient and family needs.
Minimum of [2–3] years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related clinical setting (preferred)
Current BLS/ACLS certification (as applicable)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based visits (if applicable)
A valid driver's license may be required, as determined by operational/regional needs.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in the evaluation and recertification of the terminal prognosis of patients at indicated intervals.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the physician plan of care (PPOC).
Completes documentation of all patient care services provided.
Intervenes when there is a possible revocation; reviews all revocations with the other members of the IDT.
Provides medical expertise to admission and patient care staff on issues and challenges involving evaluation of terminal prognosis and pain and symptom management. Reviews patients’ medication regimens for adverse reactions, inappropriate usage, and inappropriate duration.
Collaborates with attending, referring, and/or inpatient physicians regarding issues and challenges involving the determination of terminal prognosis and pain and symptom management, as well as the transfer of patients from home care to inpatient care.
Provides for the general medical needs of the patients to the extent that these needs are not met by the attending physician, including but not limited to, E prescribing when the attending physician chooses not to or is not licensed to do so, signing death certificate and/or accepting full responsibility for the care of the patient if the attending physician does not desire to provide care to the patient.
Provides family members with information about the medical management and prognosis of the patient, within HIPPA guidelines.
Provides medical care within Hospice regulations and UH guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Reviews and determines hospice eligibility for patients referred to Hospice with an oncological primary terminal diagnosis.
Facilitates up-front communication with the referral sources to ensure seamless hand-off and recommends consultation with UH Homebased Palliative Care team when appropriate.
Provides medical expertise on issues and challenges involving evaluation of terminal prognosis and pre-admission symptom management needs for hospice patients.
Works closely with internal staff and external referral sources to identify areas of opportunity to increase hospice utilization for patients with an oncological primary terminal diagnosis through education and innovation.
Provides physician leadership to UH partners to facilitate a seamless transition to hospice for patients who are under the care of community hospitals and meet hospice eligibility criteria.