Physician Hospice

Amedisys, Inc. • SC

81d

About The Position

Amedisys is seeking a Hospice Physician for a PRN/1099 contract position, requiring 5 to 15 hours of work per month. This role is not remote, and the physician will provide medical oversight, care planning, prescription management, and interdisciplinary group (IDG) oversight. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing essential care in their homes.

Requirements

• Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state you are assigned to work.
• Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but not required.
• Experienced physicians with a passion for working with patients in hospice and palliative care are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Function as a consultant to patients, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality palliative care including pain and symptoms management.
• Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
• Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services.
• Available for in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors, and primary or on-call physician.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees