Physician - Hospice/Palliative Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Pueblo, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified Hospice/ Palliative Care Physician to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Requirements

• MD/DO in a primary medical field appropriate to ABHPM standards.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine expected within 2 years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years experience preferred.
• Prefer fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the attending role for hospice patients in the community and in Presbyterian hospice units, unless followed by their PCP.
• As a consultant, works with patient and family to develop a recommended plan of care supports appropriate medical treatment in concordance with the patients goals of care.
• Uses clinical skills to relieve the suffering of patients and their families.
• Provides support and oversight of the work of the hospice care team RN, APN or PAs direct patient care activities, as required by Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Maintains coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level including legible documentation.
• Provides full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful billing for all services.

Benefits

• Relocation allowance
• CME allowance
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
• Day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more.
• 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.
• Strongline silent alarm badge
• The RESET program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree